The Shadow Blade: d4 #100

Our D&D 5e build this week is another attempt to build a character around a particular weapon. Only this time, the weapon also happens to be my favorite spell in the game :).

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Character Concept:(0:00)
Battlezoo! (Sponsor):(4:41)
Level 1:(7:27)
Levels 2-6:(12:10)
Levels 7-9:(26:18)
Levels 10-13:(36:39)
Levels 14-17:(44:13)
Final Thoughts:(47:12)
Outtakes:(50:38)

Music Credits:

[jonathansnow]

If I had a nickel for every time this man uploaded a dope character build, I’d have five dollars.

While isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened 100 times.

[rosenhell]

Congratulations Colby!!! 100 episodes is an awesome accomplishment. Now we have to see what comes next: 100k subs or episode 200. But seriously thank you so much for all the builds and enjoy the R&R with your family!!! We love you man!

[davidpritchett]

So something that some folks, I think, undervalue is the fact that shocking grasp removes the targets ability to have a reaction. The main use is so that you can shocking slap an enemy in melee then run and they won't get an attack of opportunity but it also applies when you are doing the opportunity attack. Reaction is refreshed at the start of the turn so if they are running then you can warcaster shocking slap their caboose and they will be so shocked by your actions they will be unable to use shield, uncanny dodge or similar damage mitigation abilities to protect themselves from you or someone else for the next round. This is a great way to shut down a squishy wizard who is dependent on a reaction to avoid damage very quickly.

[JadeHarleyCoffeeMug]

shadow blade flavored into a spear makes a great visual for a thrown weapon too!

[BLynn]

Congrats on your 100th episode.
Level 1:(see above) [wizard 1 & race]
Level 2:(see above) [wizard 2 & sub-class]
Level 7:(see above) [cleric 1 & sub-class]
Level 10:(see above) [wizard 8 & ASI]
Level 14:(see above) [wizard 12 & ASI]

[DaraelDraconis]

While it would remove the free teleport, I really love the flavour of making this character a drow or half-drow, with their bladesinging and their Cleric levels both coming from a faith in Eilistraee. It's a perfect fit for the moonlight blade dancer.

[ClintonJohnson]

If someone was building around a spell like shadow blade, I'd probably have them find a hilt that they could channel it through and would give that hilt a gold cost. Now they can definitely get a RAW bonus to their damage. Maybe the hilt is actually a staff and lets their shadow blade have reach. As long as you don't give the item out too early, it could give 1/2 PB bonus to attack and damage (rounding down). Or maybe it provides the dueling fighting style only for the shadow blade.

[McTacoDelight]

Shadar'kai Bladesinger Twilight Cleric? Oh, Colby. The edge lordness is strong in this one.

[madwithjacob]

Take as long as you need Colby. You have given us more than enough content these past two years to deserve time off.

[AnoNYmous-bzef]

"By shield of day, and shield of night
We feed and grow, beyond all sight
Your darkest self shall be our knight
Wield the sword of unseen light"

(I'm playing a Harengon that is this build. 2 Bladesinger, 1 Twilight atm. I might've taken a little it too early but free Sleep is good.)

[Bootsofwings]

Randals art never ceases to amaze me, his art always has so much unique character and I love them all

[Dave]

Awesome as always, definitely the highlight of my day when a new build is released! Shadow Blade is such a great spell and I'm addicted to your other Bladesinger/Battlemaster build using Shadow Blade and Quick Toss. You may lose out on some higher Wizard spells in place of 3 levels of Fighter, but dang that consistent high damage (at least 4 rounds) is great and then there is that nova dmg with action surge and...just epic!

[RomSK]

I’m usually a RAW kind of DM, but I’m a softy with Shadow Blade - I have a Bladesinger in my campaign, and I let her cast shadow blade OVER a magic sword. So much of the fun of D&D is getting cool magic items and using shadow blade does have multiple costs…

[backlash]

Congratulations on hitting the century mark Colby . Enjoy your time off with family, we will be here when you come back .

[jeffadams]

This Is Now, My FAVORITE Of ALL Of Ur Bladesinger Builds, Great Job, Colby...

[gweria]

Honestly I was almost tearing up at the beginning as well 🥺 and honestly it's a huge milestone, it's okay to feel emotional about that. We love you Colby ❤️

[joshd]

this channel has brought me so much joy 100 episodes in a row

[peterthompson]

Congratulations on Episode 100 and 50k+ Subscribers! "If you build it they will come." Twilight Sanctuary is a dynamic way to consistently gain advantage. Personally, if I'm going to use Booming Blade, on the round that I use Bladesong I up cast Bestow Curse (1d8 Necrotic Damage per attack) to 5th level to bypass concentration when available. Great video as always. I hope you have a wonderful vacation.

[alexbrekelmans]

100 episodes! Congrats Colby and thank you for continuing to inspire this wonderful community. Keep it up!

[animefan]

I feel like if you went one level higher, it should be the 16th level of wizard, and for a feat one should take at that point on this build, you might actually get the most out of Dual Wielder. Replacing your shortsword/scimitar with a rapier, plus getting a small bump to AC when you have both it and your shadow blade, seems like a very natural progression and a decent method for consistency in both damage and survival.