Enjoyable Party Setup

[JoanFigue]

I´ve been reading some spoiler free guides about party compositions, just to have a balanced gameplay and enjoy the game.
I´ve decided to go as a CHA Bard for my MC I was wondering if someone can give me some tips on other party members.
Was thinking on Bard/Cleric/Fighter/Mage.
I know the game is playable in any way, but any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Chossure]

is it possible to just pick one class and doing entire game with it ? or it will be too hard ?

[Teddy]

Lots of beer, sodas for mix, vodka, gin and tonic, lots of snacks, dimmed light. Decent speakers and plenty of chairs / sofa space and you're good to go

[JoanFigue]

Автор сообщения: Toebeans4ever

I would strongly suggest having a Rogue in your party. Multiclassing any spellcasting class - including Bard - is not always recommended unless you know what you're doing, but Bard with a splash of 1 or 2 levels of Rogue is not usually a *supreme* detriment except you'll have later access to spells (and will miss out on one spell level).

I guess I should check a guide on multiclassing guess.
Thanks for the info.

[JoanFigue]

Автор сообщения: Erod

is it possible to just pick one class and doing entire game with it ? or it will be too hard ?

I've been told you can do whatever you want in the game, I'm planning on sticking to the same class as well, but we will see :D.

[fulf]

Автор сообщения: Erod

is it possible to just pick one class and doing entire game with it ? or it will be too hard ?

Not sure whether you mean just going pureclass without multiclassing or having a party of four of the same class.
Pure class is usually better and easier than multiclass unless you have something very specific you're going towards and understand the opportunity cost. You'll be absolutely fine in the game without multiclassing.
4 party members of the same class isn't a good idea

[JoanFigue]

Автор сообщения: SerraShaar

Автор сообщения: RakiaTime

this is not a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ MMO, there are no tanks or DPS in D&D

I know that dumbass...

But that language still apply to a classic setup.

Автор сообщения: JoanFigue

Yes, this is pretty much my thoughts. I was thinking of making the cleric off-tank and heal, bard support and cc, mage dps and cc, and barbarian just smash.

See what I mean? lol

Anyway, Cleric are strong. But if you put him in the front, won't he be busy Tanking?

Might be the case. Will need to consider that, is 1 fighter at the front enough?

[GodfatherPlunger]

its 5e, so its super simple and there is nearly nothing you can do wrong unless you do it on purpose (like a low dex, low str, low con fighter...) ^^

[JoanFigue]

Автор сообщения: fulf

Автор сообщения: Erod

is it possible to just pick one class and doing entire game with it ? or it will be too hard ?

Not sure whether you mean just going pureclass without multiclassing or having a party of four of the same class.
Pure class is usually better and easier than multiclass unless you have something very specific you're going towards and understand the opportunity cost. You'll be absolutely fine in the game without multiclassing.
4 party members of the same class isn't a good idea

Just read some stuff on multi classing and I see you keep your stats while getting the bonuses from the other class, therefore I guess CHA based classes would be a great option for my Bard? I was actually debating between being Bard/Paladin I guess I can do this with Multi class.
Are there any downsides to doing this? Still reading the post.

[RakiaTime]

stop reading guides, find 3 characters you enjoy regardless of class and stick them in your party

[Chossure]

Автор сообщения: fulf

Автор сообщения: Erod

is it possible to just pick one class and doing entire game with it ? or it will be too hard ?

Not sure whether you mean just going pureclass without multiclassing or having a party of four of the same class.
Pure class is usually better and easier than multiclass unless you have something very specific you're going towards and understand the opportunity cost. You'll be absolutely fine in the game without multiclassing.
4 party members of the same class isn't a good idea

Thanks, I meant playing one pure class, not 4 members of same class.

[fulf]

Автор сообщения: JoanFigue

Автор сообщения: SerraShaar

I know that dumbass...

But that language still apply to a classic setup.




See what I mean? lol

Anyway, Cleric are strong. But if you put him in the front, won't he be busy Tanking?

Might be the case. Will need to consider that, is 1 fighter at the front enough?

I've found it best to have at least 2 melee characters but they don't both need to be tanks. Cleric can help out in melee (especially with spells like Spirit Guardians) but it's important to consider Concentration, you still don't wanna be getting hit too much.
Depending on the Bard college you choose (namely Valor or Swords) your Bard could help out as well, and they generally don't use as many Concentration spells as Clerics do

[g.lavoie007]

my first playthrough will be with karlach, shadowheart (changing her stats), probably gale over wyll and a gloomstalker/sin build

[Linde]

Автор сообщения: RakiaTime

Автор сообщения: SerraShaar

Your bard going to be your rogue as well?

and your fighter will Tank?

Cleric will heal? And Mage is your DPS?

this is not a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ MMO, there are no tanks or DPS in D&D

Uhm.. DPS is a role Rogue fill it nicely, Warlock & sorcerer as well. Well any class really as you say it is D&D. DPS just means the character is focused on dealing as much damage as fast as possible.
Same is true for tank.. Paladin, fighter, cleric, barbarian.. Any class really just not a really low hp class as they suck at it.
So depending on perspective there are Tanks, DPS & heals in D&D, it just isn't the conventional term for the roles if you started playing d&d before you started playing MMO.

Sure, there aren't just 3 roles that are important to cover, and most characters will cover multiple roles but every character will probably have a favorite role where they excel the most and whether you call it damage or DPS, the idea of what that role must do in a combat situation is exactly the same.

For reference:
Sample list of roles: https://roleplayersrespite.com/dnd-5e-party-roles
Tank build: https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-tank-build-guide/
DPS build: https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-best-dps-subclasses/

[Wompoo]

Just go with a standard cleric/meat-shield/thief plus deeps if you are unsure, later you can use Withers to multi-class or change classes of your team if needed. Play on normal increase difficulty when you feel confident if desired.

[drac_mike]

You do want to have one character with rouge skills, but that doesn't need to be a rogue :)