carrdrivesyou
2020-12-10, 02:41 PM
So I was playing around with some ideas, and figured out some rather unorthodox ways of doing the whole "sneaky killer" archetype. One with far less angst than the usual rogue. I was thinking more along the lines of : their contracts are just past their due date and must be ended. Strictly business, but is merciful and efficient. Alternatively, they are taking out the enemies of their god.
So here is the build:
Rogue Assassin 3, Twilight Cleric X
Race: Variant Human, or Custom Lineage from Tasha's, just need a feat, specifically the Metamagic Adept feat.
Metamagic Options: Subtle Spell, Distant Spell
Stat Spread: 8, 16, 12, 11, 16, 10 (V. Human)
Skills: Perception, Stealth, whatever else
You'll be using light armor, but will only carry typical cultist tools...a dagger and a holy symbol.
The idea here is to maximize the use of the Inflict Wounds spell and the Assassinate ability. With help from your metamagics, you should be able to kill from a decent distance or quietly. As both options only need a single SP to function, regardless of spell level. Using only a first level spell slot, your base damage is 6d10 necrotic, with advantage to hit from expertise sneak. Not to mention that this damage increases every other level by 2d10 (I'd say that scales decently). You will also have 300 feet of Darkvision, advantage on initiative rolls, and a Channel Divinity for funsies.
You could easily take out a fair number of targets of interest while they give speeches, or sneak into their house and ensure they pass quietly in their sleep. Alternatively, for flavor, you could Channel Divinity for Twilight Sanctuary, and remove their frightened condition while they accept their fate. Eventually, you'll be able to fly in the dark and other Twilight cleric stuff.
Honestly, this is a pretty interesting synergy that I would not have otherwise looked for. What do you think Playgrounders?
So here is the build:
Rogue Assassin 3, Twilight Cleric X
Race: Variant Human, or Custom Lineage from Tasha's, just need a feat, specifically the Metamagic Adept feat.
Metamagic Options: Subtle Spell, Distant Spell
Stat Spread: 8, 16, 12, 11, 16, 10 (V. Human)
Skills: Perception, Stealth, whatever else
You'll be using light armor, but will only carry typical cultist tools...a dagger and a holy symbol.
The idea here is to maximize the use of the Inflict Wounds spell and the Assassinate ability. With help from your metamagics, you should be able to kill from a decent distance or quietly. As both options only need a single SP to function, regardless of spell level. Using only a first level spell slot, your base damage is 6d10 necrotic, with advantage to hit from expertise sneak. Not to mention that this damage increases every other level by 2d10 (I'd say that scales decently). You will also have 300 feet of Darkvision, advantage on initiative rolls, and a Channel Divinity for funsies.
You could easily take out a fair number of targets of interest while they give speeches, or sneak into their house and ensure they pass quietly in their sleep. Alternatively, for flavor, you could Channel Divinity for Twilight Sanctuary, and remove their frightened condition while they accept their fate. Eventually, you'll be able to fly in the dark and other Twilight cleric stuff.
Honestly, this is a pretty interesting synergy that I would not have otherwise looked for. What do you think Playgrounders?