I want to create a Venom-Inspired character but I don't know how I would go about creating it.
I figured a Changeling would be perfect to recreate the switch from Human to Vemon and back to Human again and I would use Warlock for my class to create a homebrew Venom Patron to grant me the other features.
Are there any other ways you can think of that would recreate Venom and his features?
Homebrew is ok I would have to get my DM's permission before I could use it but I'm open to any Homebrew ideas.
I'd say, rather than go for Changeling, you could integrate the Venom Transformation into your character.
I think a good choice for you, from the Warlock subclasses, is to base your homebrew Venom Patron on the Undead Patron... the Undead Patron starts at level one with the "Form of Dread" feature, which is completely customizable for how it looks... but right off the bat it gives you a handful of Temp HP, and it allows you to inflict the Frightened Status Effect on opponents, and makes you immune to being Frightened as well. It's also a Bonus Action transformation, so you can comfortably trigger it at the start of combat and not feel like you lost a whole turn just to get into your battle form.
I'd also recommend going Pact of the Blade... the Pact allows you to manifest a weapon in your hand, which can easily be flavored as simply creating a symbiote weapon, whether it's a large tendril that slashes like shortsword or a big fist that functions as a club.
The 6th level feature, "Grave Touched" has the effect of not needing to eat, drink, or breathe, which doesn't really gel with the theming you're going for, but it does tack on extra Necrotic damage to your attacks, which pairs well with the sort of energy-sapping powers that Symbiotes have.
The level 10 feature is also fairly thematically accurate... you become resistant to Necrotic damage natively, and outright immune while using your Form of Dread. You also get a feature where, if you are knocked down to Zero HP you can trigger a big burst of necrotic energy and stay on your feet at 1 hp, which I can picture as just an eruption of black tendrils firing out.
However, the level 14 ability doesn't really match the theme particularly well. It involves letting your sprit leave your body and you'll basically have to homebrew something from scratch to fit your theme, but the core of the subclass works well otherwise.
I might also recommend basing your character on the Way of the Astral Self Monk, which also has a bonus action transformation that increases your range. The mobility of a monk would also help to replicate Venom's ability to climb walls and general speed and maneuverability.
Sorry, I know this isn't that helpful but what does your Venom-inspired character look like, and what is their backstory?
So Venom is a character in the Marvel movie Venom about a guy who becomes a host to an alien by the name of Venom.
As far as looks go I would describe him as a Large, black Lizardfolk with big, white eyes, fanged mouth, with a slimy body instead of scales. I haven't seen the movie myself but I've heard a lot about the character and I thought it would be a cool character build.
I want to create a Venom-Inspired character but I don't know how I would go about creating it.
I figured a Changeling would be perfect to recreate the switch from Human to Vemon and back to Human again and I would use Warlock for my class to create a homebrew Venom Patron to grant me the other features.
Are there any other ways you can think of that would recreate Venom and his features?
Homebrew is ok I would have to get my DM's permission before I could use it but I'm open to any Homebrew ideas.
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Check out my Homebrew Class The Evoker
I'd say, rather than go for Changeling, you could integrate the Venom Transformation into your character.
I think a good choice for you, from the Warlock subclasses, is to base your homebrew Venom Patron on the Undead Patron... the Undead Patron starts at level one with the "Form of Dread" feature, which is completely customizable for how it looks... but right off the bat it gives you a handful of Temp HP, and it allows you to inflict the Frightened Status Effect on opponents, and makes you immune to being Frightened as well. It's also a Bonus Action transformation, so you can comfortably trigger it at the start of combat and not feel like you lost a whole turn just to get into your battle form.
I'd also recommend going Pact of the Blade... the Pact allows you to manifest a weapon in your hand, which can easily be flavored as simply creating a symbiote weapon, whether it's a large tendril that slashes like shortsword or a big fist that functions as a club.
The 6th level feature, "Grave Touched" has the effect of not needing to eat, drink, or breathe, which doesn't really gel with the theming you're going for, but it does tack on extra Necrotic damage to your attacks, which pairs well with the sort of energy-sapping powers that Symbiotes have.
The level 10 feature is also fairly thematically accurate... you become resistant to Necrotic damage natively, and outright immune while using your Form of Dread. You also get a feature where, if you are knocked down to Zero HP you can trigger a big burst of necrotic energy and stay on your feet at 1 hp, which I can picture as just an eruption of black tendrils firing out.
However, the level 14 ability doesn't really match the theme particularly well. It involves letting your sprit leave your body and you'll basically have to homebrew something from scratch to fit your theme, but the core of the subclass works well otherwise.
I might also recommend basing your character on the Way of the Astral Self Monk, which also has a bonus action transformation that increases your range. The mobility of a monk would also help to replicate Venom's ability to climb walls and general speed and maneuverability.
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Sorry, I know this isn't that helpful but what does your Venom-inspired character look like, and what is their backstory?
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So Venom is a character in the Marvel movie Venom about a guy who becomes a host to an alien by the name of Venom.
As far as looks go I would describe him as a Large, black Lizardfolk with big, white eyes, fanged mouth, with a slimy body instead of scales. I haven't seen the movie myself but I've heard a lot about the character and I thought it would be a cool character build.
DruidVSAdventure
Check out my Homebrew Class The Evoker