So I have a warlock (between Undying and GOO) that i would love to take a dip into Shadow sorcerer. I dont think I'd take more than 5 levels in sorc (meh about class feats beyond that) but not sure when to do it.
Should i pepper in levels or just take all the sorc levels i want in one go? When would be safe to dip as a blaster warlock and not fall behind in party progression? Is it even worth it?
If you want a blaster warlock get agonising blast at level 2, then switch to sorcerer. At Level 5 you can push out two eldritch blast spells in the same round using metamagic.
The way I recommend doing a sorc dip is to first get pact boon at level 3 (plus level 2 slots), then take 3-5 levels of sorc. The important milestones is 6/4 and 8/5. That way you always have enough sorcerer points to convert pact slots into.
I went 1st level variant human shadow sorcerer with spell sniper then 4 levels celestial warlock (2nd level agonizing blast, 3rd level tome, 4th asi charisma). Gives you lots of cantrips, good selection of spells and healing as a bonus action. After 5th level you can go either way leveling up.
Be a 3rd sorc for metamagic with quick spell, be a cantrip blaster, casting eldritch blast 2 times per day, or a regular spell and then an eldrich blast.
So I have a warlock (between Undying and GOO) that i would love to take a dip into Shadow sorcerer. I dont think I'd take more than 5 levels in sorc (meh about class feats beyond that) but not sure when to do it.
Should i pepper in levels or just take all the sorc levels i want in one go? When would be safe to dip as a blaster warlock and not fall behind in party progression? Is it even worth it?
If you want a blaster warlock get agonising blast at level 2, then switch to sorcerer. At Level 5 you can push out two eldritch blast spells in the same round using metamagic.
The way I recommend doing a sorc dip is to first get pact boon at level 3 (plus level 2 slots), then take 3-5 levels of sorc. The important milestones is 6/4 and 8/5. That way you always have enough sorcerer points to convert pact slots into.
I went level five first, to get my ASI, L3 spells, and that third Invocation. It's been working very well.
I went 1st level variant human shadow sorcerer with spell sniper then 4 levels celestial warlock (2nd level agonizing blast, 3rd level tome, 4th asi charisma). Gives you lots of cantrips, good selection of spells and healing as a bonus action. After 5th level you can go either way leveling up.
Be a 3rd sorc for metamagic with quick spell, be a cantrip blaster, casting eldritch blast 2 times per day, or a regular spell and then an eldrich blast.
Going Sorcerer first will give CON save proficiency.