The Eldritch Whisperer: d4 #113

Our D&D 5e character build this week is an attempt to take something I hate, The War Caster feat, and turn it into something I love. While simultaneously firing, like, 5,000 beams of Eldritch Blast :).

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Character Concept:(0:00)
dScryb (Sponsor):(7:42)
Level 1:(10:50)
Levels 2-6:(18:21)
Levels 7-9:(33:13)
Levels 10-13:(39:41)
Levels 14-17:(49:34)
Final Thoughts:(56:51)
Outtakes:(59:13)

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[DnDDeepDive]

Also, Errata: Ranged attacks aren't made with disadvantage if the enemy is incapacitated, so we *would* have advantage still if using Hold Monster, as Paralyze incapacitates :).

[noahdavis]

I love the idea of another character asking the warlock what the whip is for since the warlock never actually attacks with it.

[tobiasschmid]

We have the rule at our table that goo warlocks are allowed to use awakened mind for verbal components, so only your target hears you cast

[Synetik]

Spellcasters all have ziplock bags full of the appropriate amount of each spell's materials carefully measured for easy access.

[lozfan]

I've always thought of material component pouches to be a well organized belt with dozens of accessible pockets so a caster can quickly grab what they're looking for by muscle memory

[gaidencastro]

I can already tell we'll have a blast with this build.

[samuelbroad]

I always thought a good concept for a Goolock was the idea that "Dwarves always dig too deep", maybe customized origin (for that feat), a dwarven miner that encounters mindflayers in the deep underdark. Bald, with a massive scar around his head from brain removal and his beard ghostly tentacles instead of bristles. What madness has he survived, whose brain now dwells in his cranium?

[BLynn]

The Eldritch Whisperer: d4 #113
Level 1:(see above) [warlock 1, patron & race]
Level 2:(see above) [warlock 2 & eldritch invocations]
Level 7:(see above) [warlock 5]
Level 10:(see above) [warlock 8 & ASI]
Level 14:(see above) [sorcerer 3]

[sektorispiar]

I really like the preambles on these videos. They help build anticipation, as well as appreciation for your thought process behind the build.

Plus, it's more time to enjoy the -ASMR- sound of your voice.

[lazarus_]

If you keep adding to your spreadsheets, they might become a Great Old One due to all the vast forbidden knowledge contained within

[John-xdwr]

Dissonant whispers is SUCH an amazing spell. Just has so many things going for it.

[yodaleiaheehoo]

I’ve allowed features that are typically activated on a bonus action to be used as action since for many years. It started after the first 5e Eberron sourcebook was released and I had a shifter barb at my table that wanted to rage and shift in the same turn. Seemed fine to me and I’ve yet to run into any problems all these years later

[kseide]

For what it’s worth (in reference to your introductions), I really do feel welcome to this channel. Each build has great research and insight, while maintaining the emphasis on “this just A way, not THE way”. I’ve referenced multiple builds from this channel when exploring builds of my own, and I sincerely appreciate what you do here. Thanks Colby!

[josephyungman]

41:45 Big Hold Monster Buff (and Shadow of moil buff potentially) that you didn't get into... So you know, you do not have disadvantage on ranged attacks with an enemy within 5 feet if they are incapacitated (paralyzed means incapacitated as well) or cannot see you (Heavily obscured/invisible). "Ranged Attacks in Close Combat" Section of PHB is where it is detailed!

[underover]

Good timing! I'm just about to finish Treantmonks video from today. A solid 1hour 20minutes of D&D content!

[shotgunridersweden]

Ordercleric allows you to, at lvl 6 cast an enchsntment spell as a bonus action. This means dissonant whispers, which you can get from fey touched, combined with thornwhip and spiritguardians is pretty cool

[alanschaub]

Another build that uses a whip? The Great Pumpkin has heard my prayer!🎃

[dinen]

because im nocturnal, episodes always come out like an hour before i end up going to sleep. always nice to listen to while i drift off

[SortKaffe]

1:00:32 I love that your reaction was recorded when you realised that you can't take War Caster before you are able to cast spells. Blew my mind as well. Too bad for Paladins and Rangers.

[murpledeer]

I played a warlock built around the war caster and pole arm master feat, with a reach pole arm you can be eldritch blasting anytime someone tries to get close to you and partnered with repelling blast it was based around getting things away from it