Hey I'm trying to make a weird Level 1 Fighter + Level 6 Wizard + Level 2 Warlock build that uses hand crossbows and eldritch blast. I know it's not great but I have my reasons.
The new 2024 Crossbow Expert Feat is going to make this kind of difficult because it requires 2 hand crossbows to get the bonus action attack which would make me unable to cast spells with a material component (hands full). I think I found a way around this but I need feedback to check if I'm right.
Each turn in 5e you technically get to interact with an object/item for free (no action needed). This can include drawing OR stowing a weapon (but not both unfortunately). So I figured I could rotate between turns I start off with both hand crossbows drawn (Form 1) and turns I start off with only 1 hand crossbow drawn (Form 2).
On Form 1 turns I'd use my normal weapon attack, then my bonus action attack, and then stow the offhand weapon to allow me to finish off with an Eldritch Blast.
On Form 2 turns I'd use my normal weapon attack, then Eldritch Blast, then draw my offhand weapon to allow me to finish off with a bonus action attack.
Can I do this? Does that work RAW? Man I wish they left crossbow expert alone so I could just use 1 hand crossbow and not even bother with this.
Hey I'm trying to make a weird Level 1 Fighter + Level 6 Wizard + Level 2 Warlock build that uses hand crossbows and eldritch blast. I know it's not great but I have my reasons.
The new 2024 Crossbow Expert Feat is going to make this kind of difficult because it requires 2 hand crossbows to get the bonus action attack which would make me unable to cast spells with a material component (hands full). I think I found a way around this but I need feedback to check if I'm right.
Each turn in 5e you technically get to interact with an object/item for free (no action needed). This can include drawing OR stowing a weapon (but not both unfortunately). So I figured I could rotate between turns I start off with both hand crossbows drawn (Form 1) and turns I start off with only 1 hand crossbow drawn (Form 2).
On Form 1 turns I'd use my normal weapon attack, then my bonus action attack, and then stow the offhand weapon to allow me to finish off with an Eldritch Blast.
On Form 2 turns I'd use my normal weapon attack, then Eldritch Blast, then draw my offhand weapon to allow me to finish off with a bonus action attack.
Can I do this? Does that work RAW? Man I wish they left crossbow expert alone so I could just use 1 hand crossbow and not even bother with this.
Yeah, that sounds about right. I don't see why it wouldn't work RAW.
That sounds preddy cool! You'd be nigh untouched with the AC and medium range
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