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    D&D: Optimized Episode 19 - The Bladesinger 2.0

    en-usDecember 01, 2020
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    About this Episode

    Finally! It's time to update the Bladesinger, which is both the character I've had the most fun playing in D&D, and also the one that was most impacted by the changes from Tasha's Cauldron of everything. Interested in doing *amazing* sustainable damage each round while also having access to the best spell list in all of D&D? Then you want to be a Bladesinger. Come find out why.

    Links to math/graphs for this episode:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19M-Nd_9TYqiSY6esAhORthAnBresUTY991Z9KOjpIeQ/edit?usp=sharing

    Master Sustained Damage Comparison:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing

    What’s the best spell to use for your concentration? By spell level:

    Level 2: Shadowblade
    Level 3: Summon Fey (unless you’re in dim light/darkness and have two weapon attacks, then Shadow Blade)
    Level 4: Summon Fey
    Level 5: Animate Objects*
    Level 6: Animate Objects** from enemy AC 0-15, Tenser’s Transformation beyond that
    Level 7: Animate Objects**
    Level 8: Animate Objects**
    Level 9: Animate Objects***

    *Unless enemy is resistant to non-magical weapon attacks, then go Shadowblade
    **Unless enemy is resistant to non-magical weapon attacks and you have a magical weapon, then go Tenser’s Transformation (if they’re resistant and you have no magical weapon, go Shadow Blade)
    ***Unless enemy is resistant to non-magical weapon attacks, then go Blade of Disaster if you can get advantage

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    0:00 Intro
    6:55 Deal Dash 
    9:42 The Build Core Mechanics
    13:04 Levels 1-8
    29:22 Levels 9+ Act 3
    46:53 In-Game Footage
    51:15 Final Thoughts
    54:13 Outtakes

    Music Credits:
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    The Hand of the Open Sea: D&D Build #155

    The Hand of the Open Sea: D&D Build #155

    You want a One D&D Playtest Monk? Ok! Good news: they're awesome! Bad news (?): they might be even better when mixed with some other classes ;).

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    Intro 0:00
    Czepeku 9:13
    Level 1 11:16
    Level 2-6 20:20
    Level 7-9 30:23
    Level 10-13 42:45
    Level 14-17 54:52
    Final Thoughts 1:02:03
    Outtakess 1:04:54

    Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SktnLJR8G3VaUO3-IAJdUc27WvhC3RtEnqvY6ir6anw/edit?usp=sharing

    Master Sustained Damage Comparison (6 tabs):
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing

    Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))

    Music Credits:
    Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    The Stealth Bomber: D&D Build #154

    The Stealth Bomber: D&D Build #154

    An Arcane Assassin? I'm not talking about a gish; I'm talking about a build that Assassinates with spells and spells alone. And my goodness can it burst!

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    Intro 0:00
    Magic Spoon 5:10
    Level 1 7:33
    Level 2-6 13:48
    Level 7-9 26:41
    Level 10-13 35:13
    Level 14-17 44:36
    Final Thoughts. 48:22
    Outtakes 51:54

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    Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
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    Music Credits:
    Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Ranking My Builds: 2023 (Nova/Burst)

    Ranking My Builds: 2023 (Nova/Burst)

    If you're looking for a good "overview" of all of my Burst/Nova builds to date, this is a great place to start! 

    Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs):
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing

    Intro:(0:00)
    Multi-Target Tier:(6:04)
    Tier 4:(11:49)
    Tier 3:(19:02)
    Tier 2:(26:53)
    Tier 1:(35:03)

    Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))

    Music Credits:
    Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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