r/3d6 • u/Pleasant_Rain_9264 • 15h ago

D&D 5e Original/2014 [Question] ASI vs Feat as PotB Warlock

Hello, I am currently playing lvl 7 Warlock pact of the blade with stats:

str 19 dex 15 con 18 int 11 wis 12 cha 19

with feats at levels: 0 Gift of Gem Dragon 4 Moderately armoured.

I am thinking about which feat to choose at lvl 8. Warcaster, Shadow Touched, Resilient Con, Skill Expert, or some other?. Or should I just take +1 +1 ASI?

Each has it's pros.

Warcaster - advantage on concentration, therefore more eldritch invocations.

Shadow Touched - +1cha + more spells to cast/know

Resilient Con - prof. to concentration

Skill Expert - +1 str/cha and skill + expertise

Also how does wielding Rod of Pact Keeper and longsword work with spells that cost material components? (Dual Wielder - stow and then draw again?)

Thanks for your replies.

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u/TehProfessor96 10h ago

Mother of god these stats are insane. I take it you rolled for stats?

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u/Pleasant_Rain_9264 5h ago

Our DM decided to make us roll 5d6 and take 3, so it is not as rare.

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u/kawhandroid 15h ago

Pretty much always feat. Resilient Con (or War Caster) is the highest value, especially since you can't protect your concentration by spamming Shield (or Dodge) like the other casters.

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u/Pleasant_Rain_9264 15h ago

Thank you very much.

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u/Tall_Bandicoot_2768 14h ago

Id say Warcaster and start running Shadow of Moil.

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u/philsov Bake your DM cookies 56m ago

Also how does wielding Rod of Pact Keeper and longsword work with spells that cost material components? (Dual Wielder - stow and then draw again?)

Enforcement of free hands and S/M components is something many DMs kinda just handwave away. At most tables it's fine unless you're actively grappling something and also trying to cast spells. It might become an issue you're trying to cast a reaction spell such as Shield, but as a Warlock you won't be doing that with your precious pact slots. But since you can sheathe your sword and/or draw the rod and/or rock a free hand, the need for warcaster is almost zero. Check with yo' DM.

I'd rock a +Cha feat. Shadow Touched is probably top contender but there's potential value to be had with any of telekinetic, telepathic, or Actor (especially if you already rock Mask of Many Faces) as well.