Just started playing a bladesinger I'd like to keep as melee focused as possible. For levels 3 thru at least 10 I plan to use Shadowblade and an offhand shortsword. It seems to me that shadowblade cast at 3rd level, especially from level 6 on with Extra Attack, is better than other concentration spell options.
I've seen some people say haste plus booming/gfb is better but the dps of upcast shadowblade (3d8 base and frequent advantage) plus offhand short sword seems way higher and worth the lower AC.
Would use mage armor, shield, absorb elements, and mirror image. No multiclass, no 2 weapon feat.
Dex 18 to 20, Int 16 to 20 depending on level. DM approved non forgotten realms feral tiefling.
What other concentration / spell combinations would you consider to stay effective in melee levels 3 to 10ish?
Just started playing a bladesinger I'd like to keep as melee focused as possible. For levels 3 thru at least 10 I plan to use Shadowblade and an offhand shortsword. It seems to me that shadowblade cast at 3rd level, especially from level 6 on with Extra Attack, is better than other concentration spell options.
I've seen some people say haste plus booming/gfb is better but the dps of upcast shadowblade (3d8 base and frequent advantage) plus offhand short sword seems way higher and worth the lower AC.
Would use mage armor, shield, absorb elements, and mirror image. No multiclass, no 2 weapon feat.
Dex 18 to 20, Int 16 to 20 depending on level. DM approved non forgotten realms feral tiefling.
What other concentration / spell combinations would you consider to stay effective in melee levels 3 to 10ish?
Fire shield 4-level spell without concentration
Minor Illusion & Major Image
Earth Tremor & Levitate
Sickening Radiance & Misty Step
Otiluke's Resilient Sphere & Expeditious Retreat :D
If you're going to use a weapon in each hand, make sure you take the War Caster feat at level 4.
As for spells, make sure you take Shield and Misty Step