Citadel97501
2020-09-03, 08:41 PM
Hello all, I am working out a spartan style (Spear & Shield) artificer (20 levels with no multi-class) who will be using Polearm Master, and other well matched feats, and I was wondering which you would suggest. I am specifically not taking Sentinel, it is great but it and PAM bug my DM. I will be including the pro's and cons as I see them.
Warcaster:
This is really good with a high elf, as your able to use Booming Blade off of your Attacks of Opportunity. It is less needed for Artificers though as they are already able to use a shield and weapon while casting as long as one of them is infused, and as I won't be taking a lot of Concentration spells due to being in the thick of fighting.
Shield Master:
This fits the idea of control elements through pushing to retrigger PAM attacks of opportunity, the bonus to reflex saves either through Evasion IE "Save for nothing", or a reflex save bonus if your the only target seems very good. It should also be noted as the enhancement bonus is added to that bonus so this will provide a lot more than just +2. Really this seems fine to me, but the need for more strength for Athletics skill pushes makes it difficult.
Warcaster:
This is really good with a high elf, as your able to use Booming Blade off of your Attacks of Opportunity. It is less needed for Artificers though as they are already able to use a shield and weapon while casting as long as one of them is infused, and as I won't be taking a lot of Concentration spells due to being in the thick of fighting.
Shield Master:
This fits the idea of control elements through pushing to retrigger PAM attacks of opportunity, the bonus to reflex saves either through Evasion IE "Save for nothing", or a reflex save bonus if your the only target seems very good. It should also be noted as the enhancement bonus is added to that bonus so this will provide a lot more than just +2. Really this seems fine to me, but the need for more strength for Athletics skill pushes makes it difficult.