Questions tagged [eldritch-knight]
For questions about the Eldritch Knight, a class archetype found in D&D that typically represents a Fighter that also has spellcasting capabilities.
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Can you stack Eldritch Knight's War Magic ability with Bladesinger's Extra Attack? [duplicate]
Let's say I am playing a 13th level character, 6 levels Bladesinger Wizard, 7 levels Eldritch Knight Fighter. I would have access to these abilities in question:
War Magic:
Beginning at 7th level, ...
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Low level Eldritch Knight or Bladesinger for front line [closed]
I’m starting a new low level 5e campaign, level 3. The other two players are a cleric, and a non-melee warlock. We need another front-line tank. Which would be better at low level (level 3-8) for ...
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If the Eldritch Knight fighter's bonded weapon hits a creature, could that creature teleport with the weapon?
The Eldritch Knight fighter's Weapon Bond feature states (PHB page 74):
[...] If it is on the same plane of existence, you can summon that weapon as a bonus action on your turn, causing it to ...
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What's the cheapest way for an Eldritch Knight to be able to wield two weapons while still being able to cast spells with somatic/material components?
For the purpose of this question, assume "two weapons" to include "a one-handed weapon and a shield".
Compared to other spellcasters, Eldritch Knights are sort of at a disadvantage ...
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Can an Eldritch Knight use a Ruby of the War Mage?
As explained in How does an arcane focus work with an Eldritch Knight?, Eldritch Knights can't use an arcane focus as a spellcasting focus.
Ruby of the War Mage (XGtE p. 138), however, states:
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Can an Eldritch Knight Attack Twice With Green Flame Blade and War Magic? [duplicate]
An 8th-level Eldritch Knight has a sword.
The War Magic class ability says:
When you use your action to cast a cantrip, you can make one weapon attack as a bonus action
And the cantrip Green Flame ...
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How does the altered Extra Attack feature of the Bladesinger (Tasha's Cauldron version) interect with the Eldritch Knight Fighter's War Magic feature?
The Extra Attack feature of the Bladesinger allows you to replace one of your weapon attacks with casting a cantrip. The Eldritch Knight's War Magic feature checks if you have "use[d] your action ...
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Can an Arcane Trickster or Eldritch Knight with the Magic Initiate feat (picking the wizard list) use spell slots to cast the chosen 1st-level spell? [duplicate]
A bard who takes the Magic Initiate feat and chooses the bard spell list for the feat can use spell slots to cast the 1st-level spell they learn from the feat. A wizard who takes the feat and chooses ...
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Wizard 5 / Eldritch Knight 3 [duplicate]
I’m having trouble finding the answer to my exact question after extensive searching on here and other places. I am currently a Level 3 Wizard / Level 1 Fighter. I aim to focus on my wizard levels but ...
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How many levels of wizard does my player need, from 7 levels of eldritch knight, to be able to action surge fireball?
I'm DMing for a group that has a player who is an eldritch knight level 7 and wants to multiclass into wizard to expand his spellcasting abilities. The short version of my question is as given in the ...
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How can I maximize the number of cantrips for an Eldritch Knight?
An eldritch knight only gets 2 cantrips to start. This is very limiting. Is there a way to get more cantrips to increase the eldritch knight's utility and flexibility? What is the maximum number of ...
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Fighter (Eldritch Knight)/Wizard multiclass spell known [duplicate]
I'm about to start a campaign and I wish to play an Eldritch Knight/Wizard multiclass. I've read the chapter 6 part for spellcasting:
You determine
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Eldritch knight dual wield: do I get multiple attacks on my bonus action?
I have a level 11 Eldritch Knight with two weapon fighting.
The rules say I have 3 attacks per action.
The rules say when ever I make an attack action with my main hand I can make a bonus attack ...
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Can an Eldritch Knight bond with a natural weapon?
Let's say an Eldritch Knight (lvl 8) casts Alter Self and gains claws as natural weapons, could he then create a Weapon Bond with his claws?
Alternatively, could you be a Minotaur race then Weapon ...
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If an Eldritch Knight has a Weapon Bond with cat claws, when summoned, does the cat teleport with their claws?
Edward the Eldritch Knight can make a Weapon Bond, he can summon the weapon and it will teleport to his hand.
The Monsters Manual indicates that claws are natural weapons, and that natural weapons are ...
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