Mundane Question about what to play in a pre-existing party

[Dimcair]

Party-Regulars:
Ranger
Fighter
Druid
Bard

Occasionally:
Rogue
Paladin

Me:
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It figures that they seem to need either arcane or divine support from the back-line? Just throw some ideas at me for my inspiration's sake =)

[Plaguescarred]

A wizard would be a nice addition to this party.

[gfishfunk]

A wolf totem barbarian would be great if the other members are melee centered.

[Oramac]

Party-Regulars:
Ranger
Fighter
Druid
Bard

Occasionally:
Rogue
Paladin

Me:

With that party, I would go with a Sorcerer, Wizard, or Cleric. RP-wise, the Cleric might clash a bit with the Druid, but should get along with the Paladin just fine.

Personally, I like Sorcerers over wizards, but all 3 options would work. Cleric (especially Life Domain) would give the party some good reliable heals too.

[MrFahrenheit]

A wizard would be a nice addition to this party.

Seconding this. Alternately, if the Druid and bard are more combat focused than support, you could consider cleric.

[hymer]

Alternately, if the Druid and bard are more combat focused than support, you could consider cleric.

Even if they are supporting, I'd consider a cleric. :smallsmile:
I'll also support the notion of wizard. Or a druid of the other Circle than the one you've got, but then I'm always thinking like that. :smallwink:

[gfishfunk]

The main thing is that the party is already decently rounded, but /might/ be light on magic damage (depending on how the bard, druid, and ranger play). So you can really play anything.

So you can either :

1. Add something new (Sorcerer, Wizard, Cleric for casting)

2. Add something same but complimentary (Fighter, Barbarian, Cleric, Bard)

Edit: I prefer adding something same but complimentary; it helps create good party dynamics and instantly makes you effective and appreciated.

[Dimcair]

Since I always play the wizard i'll go with the cleric and see where that gets me.
Possibly going to neglect having a high wisdom in favor of some off-tankyness or some charisma.

[Specter]

I would say Wizard or Sorcerer, but it's hard without more intel. Who does what (damage, healing, support, utility, socializing)?

[ChainsawFlwrcld]

If you're comfortable with the wizard try an Arcane Cleric. You'll have access to some of the spells you are used to using but will be forced to use them in a different way.

[mgshamster]

Tome warlock? Gives arcane support and ranged damage.

[RickAllison]

Tome warlock? Gives arcane support and ranged damage.

This could work well. If he goes Fiend and grabs either a dip for better armor or an Armor of Agathys build, he can grab Shillelagh through Tome and take the Greenflame Blade as a warlock and perform as an off-tank/melee distraction as well that doesn't have to bump Str or Dex other than for AC!

[TheProfessor85]

Why not the mystic?

[Sir cryosin]

Play what you want to play if you want to play a fighter play another fighter if you want to play a druid play a druid. It is a game you were there to enjoy play what you want to play.

[Belac93]

I would say either Arcane/Nature cleric, pretty much any kind of wizard or sorcerer, or a non-blade pact warlock.