Right now my STR and DEX are odd. The options I'm debating are ASI for +1 STR and +1 DEX or Orcish Fury for +1 STR +other benefits of the feat. I'm a STR Barb so the reasoning behind +1 DEX is only a +1 to AC. Is there an objectively better choice? Thoughts?
I'm not convinced on Orcish fury being as good a some of the other feats....however if you like it I would do it now as later it won't make as much sense.
I suppose that depends on a few things. What level are you and what is your current armor/AC? Are you looking to deal more damage? What weapon do you use? The more details we have on your character, the better recommendations we can make!
Taking Orcish Fury and assuming you're taking the STR bonus, you'll be trading a permanent +1 DEX/AC bonus for an extra damage dice per short rest and an attack the first time you're reduced to 0 HP per long rest. I think I'd prefer the DEX bonus.
I prefer to deal more damage, I'm going path of the zealot to get BIG damage numbers but higher AC is hard to argue with. I currently use a greatsword but that's not set in stone.
Things I want to do at Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, and 19 (In no particular order):
+2 CON
+2 CON
+2 STR
Great Weapon Master feat
+1 STR and +1 DEX OR Orcish Fury feat (choose +1 STR)
Besides the choice between Orcish Fury or ASI, I'm also wondering what order I should choose the items on that list. Thoughts?
Unless you're planning to take Resilient(Dex), I would definitely use an ASI to go to Str18/Dex14. That extra point to your Dex mod will give you more than just AC. It'll boost Dex saves and Initiative rolls, both of which you'll eventually get Advantage on, and every little boost to your Stealth checks can come in real handy when the party is trying to sneak past a group of bad guys.
I'd go for the ASI as it will help yo hit more and deal more damage. That +1AC is also great as defense. After that, I'd say that you should pick whichever feats seem more fun to you. If you're looking for big damage, Great Weapon Master and level 8 would be a great pick. With the barbarian's reckless attack you'd be almost sure to hit
Orcish fury for sure. Feats add flavour. ASI , especially a split, is just bland optimising. Nothing wrong with it but you don't get to describe your character doing an incredible feat like the stuff orcish fury offers. Maybe you can take a +1 Dex feat next. Athletics or resilient (Dex)
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Right now my STR and DEX are odd. The options I'm debating are ASI for +1 STR and +1 DEX or Orcish Fury for +1 STR +other benefits of the feat. I'm a STR Barb so the reasoning behind +1 DEX is only a +1 to AC. Is there an objectively better choice? Thoughts?
I'm not convinced on Orcish fury being as good a some of the other feats....however if you like it I would do it now as later it won't make as much sense.
I suppose that depends on a few things. What level are you and what is your current armor/AC? Are you looking to deal more damage? What weapon do you use? The more details we have on your character, the better recommendations we can make!
Taking Orcish Fury and assuming you're taking the STR bonus, you'll be trading a permanent +1 DEX/AC bonus for an extra damage dice per short rest and an attack the first time you're reduced to 0 HP per long rest. I think I'd prefer the DEX bonus.
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I prefer to deal more damage, I'm going path of the zealot to get BIG damage numbers but higher AC is hard to argue with. I currently use a greatsword but that's not set in stone.
Things I want to do at Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, and 19 (In no particular order):
+2 CON
+2 CON
+2 STR
Great Weapon Master feat
+1 STR and +1 DEX OR Orcish Fury feat (choose +1 STR)
Besides the choice between Orcish Fury or ASI, I'm also wondering what order I should choose the items on that list. Thoughts?
Unless you're planning to take Resilient(Dex), I would definitely use an ASI to go to Str18/Dex14. That extra point to your Dex mod will give you more than just AC. It'll boost Dex saves and Initiative rolls, both of which you'll eventually get Advantage on, and every little boost to your Stealth checks can come in real handy when the party is trying to sneak past a group of bad guys.
I'd go for the ASI as it will help yo hit more and deal more damage. That +1AC is also great as defense. After that, I'd say that you should pick whichever feats seem more fun to you. If you're looking for big damage, Great Weapon Master and level 8 would be a great pick. With the barbarian's reckless attack you'd be almost sure to hit
Orcish fury for sure. Feats add flavour. ASI , especially a split, is just bland optimising. Nothing wrong with it but you don't get to describe your character doing an incredible feat like the stuff orcish fury offers. Maybe you can take a +1 Dex feat next. Athletics or resilient (Dex)
Feats first!
Jesus Saves!... Everyone else takes damage.