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Swordadin (Swords Bard / Paladin)

Swordadin (Swords Bard / Paladin)

Half-Elf -- melee -- medium Difficulty

Class Levels

Bard (Swords) (6)Paladin (6)

str

16

dex

10

con

14

int

8

wis

10

cha

16

Description

The strongest melee build combining Bard Flourishes with Paladin Smites. Extra Attack + Smite = devastating burst damage per round.

Tips & Strategy

  • 1Use Bard Flourishes for +AC or extra damage on every attack.
  • 2Smite on critical hits for doubled Smite dice -- wait for crits when possible.
  • 3Extra Attack from both classes does not stack -- take exactly 6 Bard / 6 Paladin.
  • 4Greater Invisibility gives permanent Advantage for consistent Smite crits.
  • 5Aura of Protection at Paladin 6 adds +CHA modifier to all party saves.

Key Spells

Shield of FaithHasteGreater Invisibility

Key Items

Titanstring BowGontr Mael