Start as Warlock or as Fighter?

Originally, I started as a fighter, but could not decide on a Constitution-boosting stat that fit the character I was going for. Then I figured, what if I didn’t start as a fighter and took Resilient - Constitution?

My plan is to start Warlock from levels 1-5 and then take Fighter at level 6 once I’ve earned the major spells and abilities from being a Warlock.

Pros: 

Free weapon (pact of the blade)

Stealth enabled

Less delay on spells and warlock features up to level 5

Extra save proficiency

Cons:

”Waste” money on Studded Leather

Can’t use scale mail or shield until level 6

Delayed fighting style

No constitution save proficiency until level 13

Am I making a mistake switching proficiencies around unnecessarily, or is there something to not delaying my first warlock stuff by one level.

If you could, please let me know!

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I mean, just don’t buy studded armor if you think it will be a waste- an extra point of AC is nice but not really essential.

About the only reason to start as Fighter is for Heavy Armor, but anything that will actually outperform Medium/Armor of Shadows requires an STR investment as well, so it’s a question of if you think the stat spread is worth it.

I think it’s actually 2 AC, taking me from 12 to 14, but I see your point.

I forgot to mention too that I didn’t want a strength-based or heavy armor character, so that works. I‘m not positive whether or not it’s worth it to dump strength in favor of a dexterity build, but it’s what I feel my character would be like, so as long as it “works” well enough.

Thanks for your comment!

Can you take Armor of Shadows for a AC of 13 plus and dex?

If you're going for a melee character, which pact of the blade suggests, then I think starting with one level in fighter is better. You get so much from just a single level (con save proficiency, medium/heavy armor, weapon mastery, fighting style). On the other hand, if you intend to stay at range, then starting with warlock should be fine.

I could try armor of shadows, sure. I honestly forgot about it. Thanks!

As far as melee vs range goes, I’d prefer to stay at range, but would like the ability to fight up-close of need be. Plus War Caster is such a great feat and I would hate to replace it with Spell Sniper. I may want to consider switching back to better optimize. Thank you for your opinion.