the low intel on Bard is a mistake but that 19 cha is waisted when not casting something so using the song blade would be better than a Rapier
I was using the +1 rapier cause it was the best Finesse-weapon I could get my hands on at the time.
Since I didn't have enough GP on me to buy all the good stuff from the Gith-trader at the creche, I couldn't get the Undermountain King Sword. So I just went into the Underdark (a bit) to pick up the singing sword ... for free!
Also killed Boulette "by accident", because it attacked me very early and then it couldn't save a command-spell from Shadowheart. Thus it couldn't escape and died after two rounds without getting an attack off.
Anyway: I'm not sure how I should allocate attributes differently without sacrificing other important values. STR is already at 8 so pretty damn low and 13 or 14 CON isn't exactly a lot, either (I think I have ..err.. 32 HP at level 5). Didn't want to go into negative modifier territory with WIS, either - because of dialogue/exploration issues. Not sure why I would need high/high-ish INT. Yes: I do get a -1 on INT-checks, but that gets modified to +3 overall by that silly-looking headband (thanks for including a "hide helmet"-option, Larian!
). I usually swap that thing out when I know combat is coming up, but I do agree I'd rather be running a more combat-oriented headpiece. Thing is: I'll never get higher than, say, 10 on base INT anyway, and I'm not sure if that would make such a huge difference. I don't really need INT in a fight, other than saving-throws, I suppose.
From all I understand, high DEX is pretty much a must for this type of build since I'm using ranged attacks and chose duelling - so I'm using a finesse weapon and shield for melee. It also lets me obtain pretty good AC without having to go beyond light armor.
I agree that CHA seems a bit wasted here if I don't use spells that often... it's still nice to have when I do use a spell and for trading and persuasion. Perhaps I'll try a class other than fighter if I do decide to multiclass... something that also relies on CHA. Too bad I already did a sorcerer on my last play-through...
All that said: I did go to Withers to re-allocate my attributes a bit and am now sitting at 17 DEX and 18 CHA. My plan is to let Tav eat the Hag's hair (yuk!) for +1 to DEX, then grab some sort of feat at level 8 (War Caster? Resilient for CON? Sharpshooter?) and then another attribute boost at 12, probably to push DEX to 20. I could use gloves of dexterity I just bought, I suppose ... but I'd rather put those on Karlach to boost her AC and effectiveness with the Titanstring Bow. Even Berzerkers need to use bows from time to time ..
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