The Kraken! D&D Build #173

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Intro 0:00
MagicSpoon 2:30
Level 1 4:16
Level 2-6 12:49
Level 7-9 23:12
Level 10-13 28:19
Level 14-17 37:39
Final Thoughts 42:45
Outtakes 44:57

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[hericn]

"True polymorph is amazing. Turn yourself into a dragon".... Wait.... WHAT?! inconceivable!!!
Turn yourself into a Kraken, for Cthulhu's sake!
The Juvenile Kraken from Ghosts of Saltmarsh is CR 14 and, spreadsheet or not, is the best choice for this build.

[theresnoracelikegnome]

I played a version of this at level 11, awhile ago. But I used Plasmoid. It was inspired when I noticed that the Shape Self ability allows you to create pseudopods, but doesn’t remove them afterwards, or allow you to use the same one again. So technically, after a while, you just become a mass of pseudopods. I reflavoured them as tentacles, and thus was born Tentacles(pronounced Tentacleeze, like it was an ancient Greek name).

[SebasTian]

I have a question. Will you be looking back at older builds with new rules to see if they're stronger or weaker and redoing any of them?

[iampineappleonpizza]

I love that kraken week literally comes right when im planning my new pirate campaign where the bbeg is trying to wake a kraken

[ryanscanlon]

Crawford let spill in the magic reveal stream that cloud of daggers is gonna be movable in the new PHB. I can't wait to see what you do with it then, and there was much rejoicing lol!

[JamesTaylor-ohsd]

Kraken Week is honestly one of the most exciting things to happen in the TTRPG community in a while. I'm so happy you're involved.

[UndoubtedMist]

Me! I'm excited for Kraken week! But also a fathomless warlock fanatic so HERE WE GO!

[BLynn]

The Kraken! D&D Build #173
Level 01: (see above) [warlock 1, patron, race & feat]
Level 02: (see above) [warlock 2 & eldritch invocations]
Level 07: (see above) [warlock 7 & eldritch invocation]
Level 10: (see above) [warlock 10 (talk about going sorcerer)]
Level 14: (see above) [warlock 14]

[calvintabor]

Randall popped off this week, gorgeous art

[joshuahampton]

What better build for Kraken week than something that shows off the DPS (DEEPS).

I mean, I had to, Colby. I hope you understand.

[Bachlaham]

I made a similar build a long time ago and I have to say this is by far my favorite warlock subclass! Also, another good race option would be Simic hybrid which has so many possibilities for watery/tentacly USABLE body modifications (not just cosmetic as with custom lineage), from crab claws and carapace (some kraken lores they are some crab/squid hybrid) to extra tentacles that can always be used with grappling appendages or nimble climber that can make your cosmetic squid legs let you easily climb things, which for squid/octopus type creatures just makes sense. It’s unfortunate that the grappling appendages are strength based, but fun nonetheless! That race was my choice at least 😁

[larspulena]

Wow! Randall’s art is amazing! This is my favorite since the Light Hammer/Artificer build, but this one is incredible.

[kitisahugenerd]

"What's the only lineage that looks like a kraken? Custom Lineage" Simic Hybrid: Am I a joke to you?

[dianehoekstra]

I am loving Kraken week! I especially appreciate the chance to see so many new content creators that YT hasn't shown me and consider subscribing to their channels!

I hat PH, GD, and D4 already, but there are so many others!

[Nerdality_Florian]

08:35 - Small correction, there IS a single class, that can start with Studded Leather: The Artificer. You just had me double check that, I was worried I made a mistake when I last started with one ^^' Loving Kraken Week btw!

[evansmith]

My favorite warlock subclass. Personally, what I like to do with it as a more defensive minded player is go harengon and take the alert feat to combo with the sleet storm spell. Alert pushes you to +11 initiative at level 5 and gives ranged attacks against you from inside the sleet storm disadvantage, and the spell itself is the best defense in the game against concentration/sight based features and combos excellently with repelling blast and tentacle of the deep. Plus the juxtaposition of an eldritch tentacle bunny is really fun flavor imo.

There's also some tech with the 14th level feature, dm allowing. If you take the mold earth cantrip from pact of the tome or have an ally with that cantrip, you can excavate 20 cubic feet of earth and blow all 3 of your level 5 slots on create water to create 150 gallons or approximately 20 cubic feet of water. You now have a pond you can teleport your entire party to before you enter that dungeon, and for completely free after a short rest.

[Paul_aka_Paul]

Wait, so Moana was a fathomless warlock all along? Even has a water tentacle!

Thank you for giving cred for the Kraken week concept. I've seen a bunch but it was killing me not knowing where it came from lol

[GreyGramarye]

Remember folks - the River Styx flows through all the Lower Planes and is a body of water. Just don’t drop your group into it, teleport 30 feet away from it.

[relaxedfantasyreview]

I got on the Kraken week playlist! Such a thrill 😁😁

[redent]

I decided to take the idea of the deep water as a parallel to the subconscious, with some inspirations from Bloodborne. Changeling as my race and myself (the player) as the patron, my DM has approved this and I can't wait to break them out on the table! Thanks for the concept, love your videos!