So my party just hit level 12, and I now have a choice to make and am looking for opinions. My Path of the Beast Barbarian is going to take one of the two options in the poll, both offering distinct bonuses. With PotB, I have a 10’ each with my tail, which would give me some pretty good encounter control with Sentinel. And the boosts I would get with the ASI would be good for my HP and some saves and ability checks. So which do you think would be the better pick?
If it seems like the campaign is going all the way to level 20, it seems like it would be a good idea to max out your CON so you can get the best benefit from your capstone. Plus, the bonus to CHA is always helpful for intimidation.
That being said, the way Sentinel synergizes with your subclass feature is also very tempting.
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I have opinions. Not sure if they are the ones you are looking for but here they are. Personally, I would add 2 to the Con and boost 1 and 1 later on. Only because you can find an item that boosts Con or maybe take a feat later on that also boosts CON. Or I would take the Tough feat for extra HP, unless you already have it. I am not sure why you would want the bump to Cha unless it is for intimidation reasons maybe or planning on switching to Berserker.
As for your poll, I would take the stats. Boosting your AC and HP total will allow you to sustain and tank or off tank a bit longer than sentinel ever will. Sentinel is great for lockdown and if you start coming across flying enemies it may be worth it, but outside of that, I don't think it is necessary to tanking, at least not yet.
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So my party just hit level 12, and I now have a choice to make and am looking for opinions. My Path of the Beast Barbarian is going to take one of the two options in the poll, both offering distinct bonuses. With PotB, I have a 10’ each with my tail, which would give me some pretty good encounter control with Sentinel. And the boosts I would get with the ASI would be good for my HP and some saves and ability checks. So which do you think would be the better pick?
My gut says boost that Con, especially if you're using Unarmored Defense.
If it seems like the campaign is going all the way to level 20, it seems like it would be a good idea to max out your CON so you can get the best benefit from your capstone. Plus, the bonus to CHA is always helpful for intimidation.
That being said, the way Sentinel synergizes with your subclass feature is also very tempting.
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You hit the nail on the head. Maxing my CON before 20 is my ultimate goal for exactly the reason you said
I have opinions. Not sure if they are the ones you are looking for but here they are. Personally, I would add 2 to the Con and boost 1 and 1 later on. Only because you can find an item that boosts Con or maybe take a feat later on that also boosts CON. Or I would take the Tough feat for extra HP, unless you already have it. I am not sure why you would want the bump to Cha unless it is for intimidation reasons maybe or planning on switching to Berserker.
As for your poll, I would take the stats. Boosting your AC and HP total will allow you to sustain and tank or off tank a bit longer than sentinel ever will. Sentinel is great for lockdown and if you start coming across flying enemies it may be worth it, but outside of that, I don't think it is necessary to tanking, at least not yet.