Tristalt Optimization

[JNAProductions]

Friend of mine is running a Tristalt 5E game. I'm planning on focusing on my DFA (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?563200-Dragonfire-Adept-(Again)), so I'll almost always have a good use for my action. What classes would pair well, do you think, with a DFA?

I figure I want at least one full-caster class, for the spells, but I could really use something good with my bonus actions.

Starting at level 5.

[Kuulvheysoon]

I mean... bard? Bonus action BI, full spells, minor Charisma focus?

Failing that, Ranger always has a literal ton of BA options.

[JNAProductions]

I mean... bard? Bonus action BI, full spells, minor Charisma focus?

Failing that, Ranger always has a literal ton of BA options.

Good point. Still leaves one class free, but yeah, that’s a grand idea. Thank you!

[Kuulvheysoon]

Final class could be Paladin? Heavy Armor, more Charisma, Extra Attack and would synergize well with DFA (blow all of your spell slots on smites, then use your at-will DFA abilities).

[kaervaak]

I assume Tristalt means 3 classes?

I'd definitely go Warlock/Full Caster (Probably Sorcerer)/Martial (your dragonfire adept kind of fits here)

[nickl_2000]

Swashbuckler Rogue, Swords Bard, Hexblade Warlock

You only need 14 dex, you deal massive damage, and you always have a tool ready for use.

[NCat]

Hm, this might be an alternative option for your bonus action, but tandem tactician, with hobgoblin feywild (UA) could give you a fairly effective bonus action for no resource cost, and levels in rogue: mastermind could help with this even further