ULTIMATE Shadow Assassin (Ninja Rogue) Build In Baldur's Gate 3

[@NizarGG]

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[@demonderpz7937]

I’m just waiting for the day when you make one of these builds that uses rogue as its main class. I love rogues and wanna see them get some love

[@_ghostly_]

@@demonderpz7937 Rogue is a great class for the early game but once you get Rogue to level 3 (or 4 for the feat) it's better in almost every way to either respec and multiclass back into Rogue at level 2, or multiclassing into Rogue at level 2. On one hand, you get 3 proficiencies with Rogue which can make dialogue, lock picking or stealth easier. On the other hand, guidance + bardic inspiration for dialogue and high dexterity for stealth (wood [half] elf gets free stealth proficiency) and lockpicking. Furthermore, Rogue does not get an extra attack at level 5 and instead gets more sneaky attack damage. In combat the combo of cunning hide followed by sneak attack does great damage early game when everyone does mostly low damage, but it uses both your action and bonus action. On ranged builds I can get even more damage by going 2 War Cleric --> 3 Rogue --> 5 Ranger --> 2 Fighter.

[@xdBluu3]

Why don’t u turn off the auto off hand attacks?

[@MgsFan4Ever]

**Character creation** Best: Half-orc (racial Savage Attacks passive feature) 2nd: Duergar (racial Invisibility spell-like ability at level 5) 3rd: Wood elf/Half wood elf (racial extra movement and advantage in Charm effects checks) **Progression** Until level 7: Monk At level 7, respec into: Level 1 - Fighter 1 (STR 8 - DEX 17 - CON 14 - INT 8 - WIS 10 - CHA 16) - Pick Two-Weapon Fighting style Level 2 - Monk 1 Level 3 - Monk 2 Level 4 - Monk 3 - Pick Way of Shadow Level 5 - Monk 4 - if Auntie Ethel's Hair is available (+1 DEX), pick Savage Attacker feat otherwise, +2 DEX feat Level 6 - Monk 5 - at Mirror of Loss, get another +2 DEX Level 7 - Monk 6 Level 8 - Thief 1 Level 9 - Thief 2 Level 10 - Thief 3 - Pick Thief subclass Level 11 - Warlock 1 - Pick Eldritch Blast, Bone Chill, Hex, Armour of Agathys - Pick The Great Old One subclass Level 12 - Fighter 2 **Equip** Act 1: Head - Haste Helm Gloves - Bracers of Defence Chest - The Graceful Cloth Amulet - Moondrop Pendant Melee weapon - Corellon's Grace Ranged weapon - Hunting Shortbow Ring 1 - Caustic Band Ring 2 - Strange Conduit Ring Melee weapon 1 - Shortsword of First Blood Melee weapon 2 - Knife of the Undermountain King Boots - Disintegrating Night Walkers Ranged weapon - Bow of the Banshee Amulet - Sentient Amulet Act 2: Melee weapon 1 - Sword of Life Stealing instead of Shortsword of First Blood Head - Covert Cowl Chest - Yuan-Ti Scale Mail Gloves - Flawed Helldusk Gloves or Hellgloom Gloves Cloak - Cloak of Cunning Brume Ring 1 - Eversight Ring instead of Strange Conduit Ring Act 3: Head - Saverok's Horned Helmet Ranged weapon - The Dead Shot Cloak - Shade-Slayer Cloak Melee weapon 1 - Blade of the First Blood instead of Sword of Life Stealing Melee weapon 2 - Bloodthirst or still Knife of the Undermountain King Chest - Armour of Agility Gloves - Hellgloom Gloves or Legacy of the Masters Boots - Helldusk Boots Ring 2 - Shadow-Cloaked Ring instead of Caustic Band Neck - Amulet of Greater Health

[@politespy7205]

You're the goddamn goat

[@javiermercado1996]

The hero we needed

[@jake89g]

Thank you!

[@rustyjones7908]

Hellgloom gloves?

[@MgsFan4Ever]

​@@rustyjones7908 thanks! Fixed

[@the_cassady]

Every time I reach level 6, I see a new build of yours and start over completely. They're all SO good!

[@eliaslamsa6541]

Respec at level 7 Fighter level 1: Fighting style - Two weapon fighting Abilities Dexterity - 17 (+1 from Ethel optional) Charisma - 16 Constitution - 14 Wisdom - 10 Race - Half-Orc, Duergar, Wood-elf/half elf Monk level 1-3 Monk level 4: Subclass - Way of Shadows Monk level 5: Feat - Savage attacker (if 17 Dex then get ASI or Athlete) Monk level 6-7 Rogue level 1-2 Rogue level 3: Subclass - Thief Warlock level 1: Cantrips - Eldritch blast Spells - Hex, Armor of Agathys Subclass - Great Old One Fighter level 2 Gear Act 1: Haste Helm Bracers of Defense Moondrop Pendant Corellon's Grace Hunting Shortbow Act 1.5: The Graceful Cloth Disintegrating Night Walkers Shortsword of First Blood Knife of the Undermountain King Bow of the Banshee Caustic Band Strange Conduit Ring Sentient Amulet Act 2: Covert Cowl Sword of Life Stealing Yuan-Ti Scale Mail Flawed Helldusk Gloves/Hellgloom Gloves Cloak of the Cunning Brume Eversight Ring Shadow-Cloacked ring (use in act 3) Act 3: Sarevok's Horned Helmet Deadshot Shade-Slayer Cloak Bloodthirst Armor of Agility Helldusk Gloves Helldusk Boots Shadow-Cloacked ring (use in act 3) Amulet of Greater Health

[@Tkokat]

I followed your "Unstoppable Ranger Rogue Multiclass Build" in my first playthrough and my Astarion was the MVP of my whole playthrough. Your video editing improved by miles, and I am so happy that you keep uploading builds for this game now. I will start my third playthrough really soon. Are you planning to make Elden Ring vids when the DLC comes out?

[@naerolf09]

ive reached act 3 with your immortal ice wizard build its actually so broken and the ability to share your charges at level 6 abjuration wizard makes it very useful for staying alive in tough battles also you should make a spore druid build as its my favourite class so far my build is built around the Gloves of Belligerent Skies and shillelagh with the cacophony staff my levels are 11 spore druid and 1 fighter for proficiencies so i can use better armour and the Infernal Rapier for extra summons

[@TryImprove]

Thank you for finally adding chapters to your build vids

[@fenrir2033]

Yes, i waited this long for your shadow ninja build nizar!

[@J1ngl37]

Hey bud, love your content - we used your builds to crush honor mode and just when I was having a hard time figuring out how to build an assassin, you come out with this. Can't wait to give this a go

[@Chiefspartan44]

This layout with the timestamps as well with beginning explaining lvls and then act 1/2/3 gear and combat strats are incredible and your build videos should be like this going forward

[@WarriorOfStarclan]

This is one of your best guides yet, not only does it look like a blast, but I really appreciate the recommended gear sections on a per act basis. Thank you man!

[@Tkokat]

Ok, I just completed an evil playthrough with this build and I have a couple of tips for someone who wants to add it to their party, and a few changes I think that spice it up. -This build works great with another character who can wield Shar's weapon (the spear) after killing Selune's daughter. This weapon allows you to cast Darkness as an action, without any kind of rest required. Not only that, it makes the character holding the weapon inmune to blindness. This allows another character on your party to cast the spell and provide support inside the spell, without suffering from the blindness effect. -Don't go Monk 7, go monk 6, and pick another fighter level. With two levels in fighter you'll get an extra action, it sucks to not have the teleport... however... you already have two bonus actions, and you can dash to most places. If you pair this up with the lightning charge boots, then you can stuck up damage before unleashing your attacks to your enemies. It pairs great with thief. -Helldusk helmet also makes your character inmune to blindness. Which you can give to a third character, so three members of your party can join in the dark and wreck havoc. This is great since darkness will debuff your enemies and provide protection to the members inside it, since caster cannot throw spells inside the darken area. This build is insane (the one in the vid). I managed to take down the dragon at the end of the game in just two turns with my Astarion. Darkness is just broken.

[@phillibustermustard9076]

The editing Quality in this video was absurdly good comparatively to other BG3 videos I see GJ M8

[@maddyo2589]

I have been watching your builds and, i have to say, they are solid. I actually love your ranger builds the best (i had leveled one of my own similar to what you did before i watched and was happy to see i got close!) But they have all been so fun to watch and helpful. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put behind your vids!

[@Bozehman]

Actually, I'm playing on sneak assassin with pretty simmilar build, but without monk at all. I'll definately try your one, but want to explain my point. So in my build you respec to 4 lvls of rogue - for thief bonus action and dex+19 at 4th lvl. Then 1 lvl for warrior for healing and double wielding passive. Then 2 warlock lvls for hex and memento mori but also for eldrich invocations - devil's sight and one with the shadows. With these passives u don't need to waste your ring slot for seeing through darkness ability and some nice but nish invisibility. Then on 8 lvl we get warrior's action surge. On a 9 lvl we get champion subclass for better crits. 10 lvl - savage attacker, 11 lvl - warrior's second attack per turn, 12 lvl - your own choice, not restricted. So in this case you can see through darkness (at a higher range) always passively and can use in my opinion the best ring for our sneaky peaky critty boy - risky ring. Not every fight scenario in the game will let us use darkness before starting the fight, so having constant advantage on every enemy is pretty usefull. Other things and tweaks are simmilar to your's build.

[@alfied2532]

Do you have more details on this guide? Like items and abilitiy points and feats? I dont know if i want to go monk either

[@Bozehman]

@@alfied2532 str 10 > dex 17 (+2) > const 14 > wis 10 > char 15 (+1). About feats you can re-read my comment, all is written. But keep in mind, I played without dark urge cloak

[@Navek15]

Damn, this build is cool! Your builds are always on point and can even serve as blueprints for similar builds. Please make another Ranger, Cleric or Wizard build, multi class or otherwise. I know they’ll be good.

[@madvdog8018]

Another great build, Nizar. I'm doing several runs at the same time right now 😆, cause of your great ideas and inspiration. Thank you!!!

[@brianblattner861]

Love this build guide. This combination of classes looks like a blast to play. I appreciated the detail of gear/play style per act. I’ve been a bit obsessed with crit focused two weapon fighting builds lately and going to give this a go next!

[@rrad3926]

Definitely makes me want to start a new playthrough with this class. Doing one with the Bard/Paladin build. Top tier builds.

[@drunemeton]

Gods damn man this sounds like a very fun build to play! And I love that you include alt gear. Thank you. BTW your production values really show some serious love towards making entertaining and engaging content. Matched with your humor? *🧑‍🍳 💋*

[@emris2697]

This build is perfect for my dark urge play through!

[@reyclorox]

Damn, i wanted to do an evil dark urge playthrough with this build, then looked at the gear. I curse you, Dammon!

[@chainsawboy2388]

I mean you can skip out on killing Isobel if you’re ok with killing a companion instead and then also mange to convince All the other companions to not kill you in turn.

[@TheMissing8]

Always a great day when Nizar post a new build.

[@Mister_Skar]

This is going to be awesome to test out

[@pokerus1359]

Goated vid as always. Nizar, since elden ring is getting a new DLC, I think now would be great time to flip back to doing some elden ring builds. If you do decide to that; could you try and make a “jack of all trades” build? Essentially a build that can be used for any play style with option of changing it around for fun basically just being able to use all the different weapons, sorceries, incantations etc. I’ve seen others make these builds but they were for PVP whereas Im looking for a build for the story instead. Idk if you’ve already done this but I’d appreciate if you’d give it a go!

[@catdad626]

This build is sick. The cool thing is that you don't necessarily need to max Dex because you're criting on 16-20 minimum, 15 with elixir, so when you have advantage all the time with darkness or hiding, you'll be critting so often you don't need the better hit chance. Your dice scale scale harder too. I put more into charisma and took two of warlock instead of action surge for the ranged flexibility, feels great.

[@ryanchaput4709]

You do want to max dex cause it adds to the damage even if it’s only 1 or 2 points damage is damage

[@catdad626]

@@ryanchaput4709 I will trade off a couple damage per stab for spell sniper and 5 damage per ray of Eldritch blast, thanks.

[@chainsawboy2388]

@@catdad626you kinda changing the build if that’s the case warlock is mostly here for the utility from frighten more so than E blast especially since you don’t even get level 2 in warlock for the buffs to it.

[@romeorogers9314]

Your nuclear monk build made the game too easy bro. Thank you.

[@JUNOJUNOHK]

Dude I didn’t think you’ll still have a new videos for BG3 This is literally perfect cuz I was gonna build my own assassin build but now I don’t have anymore lol

[@PapaTanduo]

Very interesting build , you’re a real expert bro 🥃

[@oderflafrredy2790]

You can try the Surgeon's Subjugation Amulet it gives you paralysing critical on humanoid when scoring a critical hit.

[@alibayer4290]

Nizar stop please, i just want to finish my current playthrough... *Sighs*... *Clicks new game* - Oook shadow assassin it is...

[@madvdog8018]

LMAO 😂

[@JondarKorric]

Assassin is better for this than Thief. you have guaranteed crits on Surprised enemies, you instantly regain your action at the start of combat if you attacked someone to initiate, and you'd be better off dropping Warlock entirely for a 4th level of Rogue for the Feat/ASI, and use the ring that renders you immune to being blinded by magical darkness.

[@leoexgb3219]

Dude I know, it's my main class/subclass and EVERYONE always sleeps on it.

[@stephen3543]

What do you all use for your second feat if you do 4 rogue levels because assassin with 4 rogue seems...awfully good?

[@paulomartins1813]

It's Not as straight foward as you Think, everytime that the combat takes more than 1 round, or if you don't know how to surprise certain boss,s which are not as straight forward to surprise tief it's already better, plus all the point of the build its to increase your critical chance so you will be doing a lot of crits without the assassin feature anyway so assassin already loses value. Now, if you want to play a build that doesn't stack crit, then assassin gets more value, but not in this particular build. In the end the game it's easy enough that all of this won't matter, unless you playing solo or duo honor mode.

[@tempest8746]

If he was going rouge he should've gone 1 level of war cleric instead of warlock to properly utilise it. Otherwise yes Assassin would've been much better even then the warlock really isn't necessary and is better to put in for another feat through rouge.

[@paulomartins1813]

@@tempest8746 1 level of war cleric for what exactly? Do you understand that 1 dip in war cleric only benefits the class,s that can't use bonus action? Which is not the case of classes that use 2 weapons cause your bonus action it's already being used? I love people that say stuff "would been much better" Without having a clue of what they are talking about. Anyway your comment said everything I needed to know about your knowledge of the game, no point further discussion.

[@awholemewworld4799]

This is such an awesome build! Definitely using this. I wasn't having much fun with my current build so defintiely going to switch to this and see how I like it. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@tietynbeatboxgaming]

Broooooo You builds are amazing af! been rocking in elden now in BG3! youre a fuhkn legend! I NEED AN EPIC ELDRITCH KNIGHT BUILD! lolol

[@Zagahotzu]

Would it still be good to drop warlock and go 3 fighter for champion to get an extra crit range?

[@shaniciablake6037]

You came through on this one. I was looking for a build like this and wasn't sure where to start.

[@ericburnett8163]

I really appreciate a monk build that doesn't have to chug elixirs. I'm just too lazy to stay stocked up on them lol

[@sjw7345]

I’m playing tavern brawler monk and it’s broken even without elixirs Started 17 str, 14 dex, 10 con, 8 int, 16 wis, 8 char Tavern brawler, asi strenght, asi wis (can pick alert) Playing it with no gear too, plenty of gear you could use for it

[@jameskelsea6048]

would it be ok to take 2 warlock levels early for devil sight and false life or armor of shadows to cheese darkness earlier, then respec when you get the eversight ring?

[@Sierra_Vice]

Interesting combinations, especially the monk class one, will definetly give it a try

[@mkmfan3197]

*just painstakingly crafts Nizar's Bhaalist Paladin Build.* *Nizar casually drops another banger of a build.* Damn it 😭

[@NizarGG]

shit man, I can't help it!!!!

[@ThanhLai5]

Love the build, this is gonna be my build for the next honour run.

[@yusufbasyouni900]

one thing I would change is for the chest piece get the balist armor to double all your damage

[@Krakenz420]

Exactly what ive done and it’s very efficient + it suit way more to my character and the build overall

[@Chiefspartan44]

doesnt orins dagger provide the same effect tho

[@mtmagaming]

Any way to play monk w/o game breaking elixirs that should not exist?

[@Veronika7777]

Wow, this build is amazing. So fun, I'm sure! I'm starting this weekend, thanks so much!! Saved, liked, etc... As ever, your content is food for my gamer soul. 💜

[@Wannasomehugz]

Don't sleep on the Dark Justiciar Helmet from the Gauntlet of Shar. It has the same effect as the Covert Cowl but gives +1 to CON saves instead of DEX and an additional +1 to saves against spells.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Do you need the Alert feat? i kinda started liking it. Always first, not surprised. Only 1 feat in this build seems really tricky

[@JondarKorric]

another good way to do this would be Fighter (Champion) 3/Rogue (Thief) 3/Monk (Shadow) 6 you miss out on 2 ASI/Feats, but you can make up for it with gear/permanent buffs.

[@oziejah]

Hey @NizarGG, great build man, if i wanted to replace one of your latest team immortal builds with this one, which would be the best to replace?, thanks.

[@1ll1c1t_one]

ME: bg3 rogue assassin build KZbin: Heres a bunch of monk/rogue theif builds

[@sarkistchalian]

Coups you make an necromancer (preferably spore druid) build? I keep trying to find one that is understandable but none are as Good as your’s

[@Zupra4]

Could you use the bhaalist armor for vulnerability for all melee hits?

[@Pickle_Maniac]

The ironhand gnomes in act 3 have gloves that add +2 to dex if a gnome... works if you shapeshift, just have to equip after the shapeshift and now your dex is 24

[@murderycatdoll1380]

Nice! I just made Blood Rhonins take on Shadow Monk and now another Version! Noice 😊

[@CMiY0]

I personally prefer running a 6 shadow monk/3 assassin/3 gloomstalker. It plays more “shadow style” cause you just kill someone from invis (maybe a second person) and then run away. Definitely can get annoying though because you constantly disengage and reingage fights but everytime you do you kill like 2 people.

[@JulesBrunoJjBaggy]

Wow, I was literally just building Omaha's shadow assassin when this came up in my notifications. I guess I'll test both and see.

[@augustusgedney3745]

Hey @NizarGG, great build! For the first 6 levels can I just go for a normal stealth rogue and then respec at level 7 and progress with this build from there? Are there any drawbacks to doing that? I’m new and plan on playing with some friends, thanks!

[@volvo245]

Titan in Honour Mode: I have legendary resistance to incapacitation! My Ronk: So I bonked big clanker and stun-locked it like always...

[@matthewdimalanta1700]

Radiating Orb Light Cleric might go well with this build as a party member. I don't think any of the light that build does counters magical darkness and that makes you even more impossible to hit.

[@whiteout3660]

Can i not start with rogue so i get +7 to sneak and slight if hand? Does that mess anything up. Does it really matter what order you get get the classes?

[@TheQ2356]

PSA for Darkness: only creatures inside darkness are blinded. Any creature outside of darkness can see into it *if* they have darkvision. The 5e Spells Mod will give you the ability to use darkness as it is in 5e: you can cast it on yourself, and thus it will move with you. Another way to play this kind of build is the zer0TurnKill method. Have expertise in stealth from rogue. Cast pass without trace on yourself, and have someone cast greater invisibility on you. Now you can run around instant killing things from invisibility, and so long as you continue to pass the stealth checks, never have combat even initiate.

[@jdaddy4684]

do i start with monk or fighter im confused

[@patrickgjertsen9577]

Nizer, have been warching your vids for a while. And i need to know. Er du norsk?

[@pascual8506]

14:22 Caustic band only applies its acid damage to weapon attacks, so I don't think it applies its effects to Flurry of Blows.

[@garf412]

POG build! thanks

[@Trokkin]

you could swap Fighter 2 for Warlock 2 to get Devil's Sight and something like Agonizing Blast, then you can use some another ring.

[@NizarGG]

It's a decent alternative too for sure. My reasoning for going Action Surge (Fighter 2) is because it stacks really nicely with vulnerability from Bloodthirst, frontloads even more damage. Useful versus tanky targets.

[@antoniohristov8729]

If you are doing this in honor mode you really need alert, so Id go a 4th level in rogue instead of doing the warlock dip to get it

[@rustyjones7908]

I feel like a fourth rogue level would be more beneficial than a warlock level to get a second feat imo.

[@matthewdimalanta1700]

So I kind of feel like there should be a party section of this video. I love the idea of this build and want to try it immediately, but I feel like the darkness is limiting for the rest of your party. What other classes/builds do you want to pair with this? How are you using combat strategy to maximise other party members? The video covered what you want to do with your character, but not what you want to do with the other members in your party as this is not a solo build.

[@ILoveJamesFelt]

You can def run at least 1 Warlock with devil sight with this build.

[@malekal5315]

I thought about it and if you go for his Ice Mage build and his crit machine warlock/sorlock you get dark vision on both of them. Then you can round that up with a 7 Paladin/5 Warlock pact of the blade frontliner. Granted the Paladin would only get dark vision at level 9

[@matthewdimalanta1700]

@@malekal5315 Darkvision doesn't work on magical darkness

[@malekal5315]

@@matthewdimalanta1700 I got the translation wrong 'cause I play in rench but I mean the demon vision stuff you get as a warlock

[@matthewdimalanta1700]

@@ILoveJamesFelt good idea! I will have to search for a good Darkness Warlock build and see if the gear overlaps. Any ideas on what to do with the other to party slots?

[@lost_in_moments]

Can this be a replacement of the Deathslinger in your perfect party builds? It synergize well... also it's very good and skillfull

[@ArchibalXx]

Nice build. My question would be what team would you select arpind this guy ? I can understand having a warlock with Devil's sight to cast Darkness as well and see in the dark too. But then, what are the other choice ? No other companions ? Having a character that basically blinds the foes and the teamates can be tricky to build around no ?

[@AqwChaoslord758]

I would say a light cleric who uses spirit guardians would be a good choice and like you’ve said, Warlock with Devil’s sight is a good choice as well. Now who would be the 4th guy? I would say focus on a build that deals damage with AoE, like a Fireball focused Sorcerer/Wizard or a Moon Druid who uses bear form and jumps on areas to deal damage.

[@Simbanane1992]

Hi guys, what about dropping one level of fighter for a second level of warlock to obtain devilssight so you could spare this one ring slot?

[@hisshadow9525]

Super guide

[@TheTheYawa]

I asked, and you delivered!!! ❤ thank you ma man! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Great tutorial!

[@Cjthadon7]

Question about the act 3 helmet, does this mean I should avoid being a dark urge character or is there a way to get it while being the dark urge

[@tianrunzhang6557]

NICE. I was thinking about a light domain cleric rogue build. The warding flare and armour proficiency(scale dex) from the cleric is very juicy but the damage output is lowered. Wonder if you could balance those two

[@vxBLACK_WIDOWxv]

I've watched n lived many of your videos n I was wondering if you could do a build (unless you did n I missed it in which case can I get a link) surrounding the fun spell Artistry of War. It seems fun n powerful n would love to see what you could do with it

[@borjaperibanez6719]

Wont it be better to get the lvl3 in fighter for the +1 to crit, instead of the lock one? And if possible get the bhaalist armour to use the crimson mischief instead of the bloodthirst maybe?

[@ΣΤΑΧΥΣΦΡ]

Can i play this build wwith KarlacH Wyll and Gale? Should i respec someone to fit support role and if yes how?

[@Terriax]

Is there a place for the Helmet of arcane synergy to get those non-resistable stunning strikes? Does that work?

[@JohnDoe-pc1qf]

What is stronger in the newest game version this or your 9 Monk/3 Rogue? I am looking for maximum melee DPS.

[@jerondiovis6128]

I wonder is it possible to be efficient as full-power shadow monk. Shadow Strike at lvl 11 is insane, +3d8 Psychic - but it's level 11... you can't mix with it pretty much anything. The only reasonable option seems to be that 1 lvl Warlock for scary crits, if you're going for crits build (also it thematically fits the idea). Or a never-getting-old War Priest. Combining Shadow Strike with the Shadow Blade as main weapon, and Strange Conduit Ring, and Psionic Overload, gives grandtotal of 5d8 + 2d4 Psychic damage on Shadow Strike. Pretty fun) But concentration is constantly spent on Shadow Blade, so you can't cast your Darkness / Silence / Pass Without Trace. Questionable... And how reasonable it is to go with a pure psychic damage - also a big question.

[@alwaysontop1824]

I miss your elden ring build videos 😢 keep up the good work 👍🫡

[@goat813]

Should I use the quarterstaff untill the respec at 7 or can I use the Shortsword as my melee even without dual wield

[@fhuzy]

I blame you for having 20 alts!!! Thanks! :)

[@ΣΤΑΧΥΣΦΡ]

Can i fit this build with Karlach, Wyll and Gale? Shou;d i multiclass resspec comeone for support?

[@daddeld9220]

So what about 3 lvls in ranger/gloomstalker instead of the fighter/warlock lvls. This would give you even more initative, and an extra atack turn one instead of action surge and the warlock stuff. Also, i would prefer asassin over thief with this combo, so that you atacks reset when you atart the fight out of invis with a double atack. Thoughts?

[@digvijayjain9755]

Why respec at level 7 why not from the starting or any other level, as I'm on level 4 so can't i just respec from here to fighter then monk and so on ?

[@majoreq91]

what about illith powers? and btw. this build is awesome

[@jerondiovis6128]

You didn't mention the Elixir of Viciousness for even more crit chance. I tried this max-crits approach, and honestly, found it a bit underwhelming. When crit procs - well, you're golden. When it doesn't - you stuck with smth like 9-14 dmg, and basically just standing there in a hope to survive. It's a "risky" build on it's nature, for sure, but... if there are stable options, giving the same or better damage output, then why bother? Except of roleplay, of course. I also saw a few weird mechanics or bugs, idk, which hurt stealthy builds. Maybe someone can tell me what is that and why it works that way: 1. Somehow enemies can throw things inside a Darkness cloud. They can't target you with weapons or spells, but can throw stuff right into you face - thus still dealing pretty solid damage even when you're supposed be safe. 2. The "Hide" action lives it's own life and you never can rely on it's available. It just becomes inactive sometimes, and I have no idea why. I went with Assassin instead of Thief, in attempt to abuse the "Ambush" passive (guaranteed crits on surprised enemies). Engage, attack all you can, hide - pass all revelation checks due to high bonuses - enemies think you aren't here anymore and combat ends - start all over. And, well: I engage, do my attacks - and "Hide" action is unavailable. Even when I disengage close combat range after that. Even when I'm not in any cone of sight. EVEN when I'm inside Darkness! It seems just random. And so you stand alone in a room full of enemies and be like "ooops...". So I ended up sitting in a distance inside Darkness and just shooting everything - either with eldrich blast, or with a normal bow as a Hunter Ranger. Works much better and stable than melee 😕

[@kurrir1147]

Isn’t dark justiciar helmet a good option for act 2?

[@hillbillywillie5954]

No Bhaalist armor?

[@sagezza]

What party synergizes with this build?

[@harrywhitaker609]

seems like a great build for normal encounters but id be worried about how effective it is in boss fights

[@dodogamarama2294]

it works fine. its just a hit and run build

[@jnr7149]

Very nice build again, though from my knowledge a few things could be tweaked : Savage attacker and Savage attacks don't work with unarmed attacks, so when you use your Flurry of Blow you're losing those benefits. Replacing the feat with ASI Dexterity would allow you to pump up your main stat to 22, giving you more chances to hit, more AC, and more damage. I also don't really see the point in adding a Warlock level except for the fear aspect, as a thirs level into fighter would allow you to grab Champion and increase your Crit Chances. Eldrich Blast without Agonizing Blast cannot compete with 2 Bow attacks with your Dex modifier being better to hit, and added to your damage (assuming 20 Dex that would be +10 damage without crit). Given that the fear can be saved, I think going for more raw damage and crit chances are more viable but of course that is subjective. Keep up the good work!

[@Mortenen]

6 eldrich blasts might be better than 4 arrows, even without Agonizing, no? Unless you also fit sharpshooter in there?

[@jnr7149]

One EB without AB does 1d10 so 5 damage average. One arrow (assuming a longbow and 20 Dex) is 1d8+5+2 so 11 average with the bow recommanded in the build. So one arrow does in average more damage than 2 EB with this specific set-up. In addition, you can shoot special arrows, adding even more damages that you just can't get from EB. On top of that, the gear you have adding damages to your weapon attacks do stack with your arrows, not with your EB, creating a much bigger average damage gap that get even bigger with crits.

[@jnr7149]

Oh and with 16 Cha you got only +7 to hit, when you get +9 with 20 Dex with arrows without the weapon's enhancement and gear ^^

[@vt4979]

If I gofor 3 fighter levels and don't care for min-maxing crit chance, is battlemaster a good pick? For some nice utility/crowd control with menacing attack and trip attack. Or should I just go 4 rogue to get a feat? Thanks!

[@jnr7149]

@@vt4979 They're both solid choices, there's plenty of feats you could take depending on how you like to play. The battle Master is also a good pick, and his special dices are really fun, though I believe you'll have 3, maybe 4 per short rest at level 3 fighter. So, it mostly depends on how often you rest, if you want to use ressources for crus or spam them, or if you prefer a feat that'll be useful all the time. Keep in mind that the BM's threatening and tripping attacks can be saved against, too. But they do add more damage ;) Hope this helps!

[@billburke1181]

The 1 level in warlock seems a waste. Why not a 3rd level in fighter for the +crit? I know action surge is OP, but I think I'm also gonna gonna try 6m/4th/2lock for the extra feat and the devil's sight.

[@SoraTsubasa]

14:08 I thought the Under mountain King doesn't give advantage because it's bugged after EA changes?

[@tamsuskaralius835]

You building a new OP HM squad? Or this just standalone?

[@NPCSlayer666]

im 100% selling that blind immunity ring ffs omgggggggggggggg

[@atomiccheerio3349]

I pushed the guy with the bow into the water.. fuck

[@Pizzarrow]

Can you apply this to Astarion?