Genoin
2019-09-25, 09:28 AM
I am playing a Journey of Wrath Shaman (homebrew class that has been around for a while), and I am wondering:
Should I take PAM + GWM, freeing up second level slots and assuring that I ALWAYS have something to do with my BA
--OR--
Should I just take GWM (with a d12/2d6 weapon), freeing up a feat/ASI, but relying on limited Spiritual Weapon uses for my BA damage
Assume the following relevant info
- Game starts at level 4, could continue as high as 20 (My first feat at this level will either be PAM or GWM depending)
- Shaman has a class feature where they can effectively use Wisdom (casting stat) for Atk/Dmg with Melee weapons.
- Due to rolling stats, after racials I have Wis 20, Con 18, Dex 16. (So ASI's aren't too much of an issue)
- Shaman has medium armor proficiency (Martial Weapons come from the archetype)
- Outside of Spiritual Weapon, there aren't a huge amount of uses for the Shaman's BA in general.
Currently I am leaning toward the PAM+GWM route, since ASI's aren't in high demand and it guarantees that I usually have something to do with the BA, and frees up spell slots. But, I am not sure, so I am looking for any advice. I think I have covered most of the relevant factors in the decision, but if anyone needs more info just let me know and I will try to provide it. Thanks!
Should I take PAM + GWM, freeing up second level slots and assuring that I ALWAYS have something to do with my BA
--OR--
Should I just take GWM (with a d12/2d6 weapon), freeing up a feat/ASI, but relying on limited Spiritual Weapon uses for my BA damage
Assume the following relevant info
- Game starts at level 4, could continue as high as 20 (My first feat at this level will either be PAM or GWM depending)
- Shaman has a class feature where they can effectively use Wisdom (casting stat) for Atk/Dmg with Melee weapons.
- Due to rolling stats, after racials I have Wis 20, Con 18, Dex 16. (So ASI's aren't too much of an issue)
- Shaman has medium armor proficiency (Martial Weapons come from the archetype)
- Outside of Spiritual Weapon, there aren't a huge amount of uses for the Shaman's BA in general.
Currently I am leaning toward the PAM+GWM route, since ASI's aren't in high demand and it guarantees that I usually have something to do with the BA, and frees up spell slots. But, I am not sure, so I am looking for any advice. I think I have covered most of the relevant factors in the decision, but if anyone needs more info just let me know and I will try to provide it. Thanks!