Loxodon stone sorcerer

[Torkin83]

Hey guys im just getting started with a group and trying out a Loxodon, stone sorcerer, as a tanky sheild and 1 hander type. didnt know if anyone has tryed this and has some tips how to get the most out of it. it feels like its going to be really fun though!

[8wGremlin]

Could you actually be a 2-h with a shield as the trunk can hold the shield for you?

[Torkin83]

Could you actually be a 2-h with a shield as the trunk can hold the shield for you? thats a great idea! ill run it by my DM next game. it would totally make sence too.

[HappyDaze]

thats a great idea! ill run it by my DM next game. it would totally make sence too.

It's expressly against the rules:
Your trunk can't wield weapons or shields or do anything that requires manual precision, s uch as using
tools or magic items or performing the somatic components of a spell.

[Torkin83]

It's expressly against the rules:
Your trunk can't wield weapons or shields or do anything that requires manual precision, s uch as using
tools or magic items or performing the somatic components of a spell.
good to know, im new to the game so info like that makes me look like less of a noob. still its good for smaking chrs in the back of the head at very least lol

[8wGremlin]

It's expressly against the rules:
Your trunk can't wield weapons or shields or do anything that requires manual precision, such as using
tools or magic items or performing the somatic components of a spell.

Damn, ah well. thank you for the rules check.
- bright solstice!

[Vogie]

You'll want to pick up either Resilient: Con or War Caster at 4. This is because the easiest way for you to get a second attack on a sorcerer is via concentrating on the Haste spell, and you'll likely find that your lower spells will be moved up, and higher spells cracked down into castings of haste. If you have access to SCAG, your normal combo while concentrating on Haste will be a melee cantrip (either booming blade or GFB) then another normal attack (from haste).

You may also think about picking up 2 levels of Paladin at some point. That'll increase your attack damage, allow you to smite with unused spell slots, while providing more low-level spell slots and their spells (being able to concentrate on Bless, for example, when you're having a mostly ranged fight)

[Torkin83]

You'll want to pick up either Resilient: Con or War Caster at 4. This is because the easiest way for you to get a second attack on a sorcerer is via concentrating on the Haste spell, and you'll likely find that your lower spells will be moved up, and higher spells cracked down into castings of haste. If you have access to SCAG, your normal combo while concentrating on Haste will be a melee cantrip (either booming blade or GFB) then another normal attack (from haste).

You may also think about picking up 2 levels of Paladin at some point. That'll increase your attack damage, allow you to smite with unused spell slots, while providing more low-level spell slots and their spells (being able to concentrate on Bless, for example, when you're having a mostly ranged fight)

those are all great ideas! thank you for your input. ive been going back and forth about my 4th level feat. im going to be the partys tank and the problem is we dont have a "healer" class at this point so ive been tossing the idea of "tough" around to help with that. ill look into the palidin subclass though!

[kalkyrie]

You'll want to pick up either Resilient: Con or War Caster at 4. This is because the easiest way for you to get a second attack on a sorcerer is via concentrating on the Haste spell, and you'll likely find that your lower spells will be moved up, and higher spells cracked down into castings of haste. If you have access to SCAG, your normal combo while concentrating on Haste will be a melee cantrip (either booming blade or GFB) then another normal attack (from haste).

You may also think about picking up 2 levels of Paladin at some point. That'll increase your attack damage, allow you to smite with unused spell slots, while providing more low-level spell slots and their spells (being able to concentrate on Bless, for example, when you're having a mostly ranged fight)

It almost goes without saying that if you are planning on casting Haste a lot with a sorcerer, you should look at the 'Twin Spell' metamagic ability.
Casting Haste on yourself and another player character with one action is a very nice thing to have in the back pocket.

[Vogie]

It almost goes without saying that if you are planning on casting Haste a lot with a sorcerer, you should look at the 'Twin Spell' metamagic ability.
Casting Haste on yourself and another player character with one action is a very nice thing to have in the back pocket.

Depends on the party build. Twinning Haste with any sort of regularity is incredibly sorc point heavy, and since you're in melee range more often, you're also more likely to lose it by being hit, even with a feat as mentioned above.

As a melee sorcerer, you'll want to keep those points around for either:
Moar Haste castings!
Quickened Shocking Grasp to avoid AoOs from your target as you bob & weave out of range
Various other Sorcerer Shenanigans

[HappyDaze]

You'll want to pick up either Resilient: Con
Why would a Sorcerer need Resilient: Con?

[DerpAlpaca8473]

You'll want to pick up either Resilient: Con or War Caster at 4. This is because the easiest way for you to get a second attack on a sorcerer is via concentrating on the Haste spell, and you'll likely find that your lower spells will be moved up, and higher spells cracked down into castings of haste. If you have access to SCAG, your normal combo while concentrating on Haste will be a melee cantrip (either booming blade or GFB) then another normal attack (from haste).

You may also think about picking up 2 levels of Paladin at some point. That'll increase your attack damage, allow you to smite with unused spell slots, while providing more low-level spell slots and their spells (being able to concentrate on Bless, for example, when you're having a mostly ranged fight)

I believe Sorcerers already get Con saving throw Proficiency. War caster would also let him provide somatic components with his hands full and cast SCAG cantrips instead of opportunity attacks.