My first impression of this swashbuckler feature was that it seems… weak. However, I’m sure I just don’t see the value of panache.
I’m trying to get a handle on how to best use this in combat and non-combat settings.
Non-combat: Looks like with non-hostile creatures, panache is basically a non-magical charm spell, until me or the party attacks them. As long as I don’t hurt them, they’re charmed for a turn. Seems pretty useful for social situations.
Combat: Against hostile creatures, if I succeed on the “charm,” I’m helping my party because it will have disadvantage against the party, and no opportunity attacks against them. So what do I do in the meantime? I need to at least stay within 60 and not attack, so do I scurry about and keep them away from the party like Bilbo and Smaug?
And the feature goes away whenever I or the party attacks the target.
Rogue-experts, tell me what I’m not seeing please.
You can attack after using the Panache feature without breaking the effect. Basically, it entice hostile enemy to attack you and while you attack it, both you and your allies can move out of its reach without provoking opportunity attacks due to Panache and Fancy Footwork features.
It basically has effect both in and out of combat but it's not as efficient against solo monsters and the cost is rather steep. I'd prefer if it was used as a bonus action instead.
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My first impression of this swashbuckler feature was that it seems… weak. However, I’m sure I just don’t see the value of panache.
I’m trying to get a handle on how to best use this in combat and non-combat settings.
Non-combat: Looks like with non-hostile creatures, panache is basically a non-magical charm spell, until me or the party attacks them. As long as I don’t hurt them, they’re charmed for a turn. Seems pretty useful for social situations.
Combat: Against hostile creatures, if I succeed on the “charm,” I’m helping my party because it will have disadvantage against the party, and no opportunity attacks against them. So what do I do in the meantime? I need to at least stay within 60 and not attack, so do I scurry about and keep them away from the party like Bilbo and Smaug?
And the feature goes away whenever I or the party attacks the target.
Rogue-experts, tell me what I’m not seeing please.
Panache in combat ends only if anyone other than you attacks your target; you can still attack it.
You can attack after using the Panache feature without breaking the effect. Basically, it entice hostile enemy to attack you and while you attack it, both you and your allies can move out of its reach without provoking opportunity attacks due to Panache and Fancy Footwork features.
It basically has effect both in and out of combat but it's not as efficient against solo monsters and the cost is rather steep. I'd prefer if it was used as a bonus action instead.