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actually mass healing word isnt the only AOE healing the battle smith gets, all artificers can have aid, the max hit point increase is also a healing, oh and thanks for the video.

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

Oh you're right, although I was thinking more in terms of subclass spells, but I'm glad you enjoyed the video regardless.

Quick note: Fire Shield doesn’t actually take concentration. The similar warlock spell Shadow of Moil does, but that spell also makes the user heavily obscured to all other creatures so that’s a huge benefit that Fire Shield doesn’t have.

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

Ah you're correct, I got mixed up looking at the duration of Aura of Purity and wrongly said "both spells". Nice catch, thanks for the correction!

@mailcs06

Жыл бұрын

@@Greyscales happy to help

Honestly, I went ranged with my battle smith. The repeating shot infusion is just too good to pass up. With the artificer ability to use infused items as arcane foci, the battle smith is basically an arcane archer with unlimited magical arrows. Even your arcane jolts can be used in range with no limit for extra damage. (Only the healing has a 30 ft limit) And because both your weapon and your spells key off Int, you have the same chance to hit with both. In essence, firebolt and ray of frost become "spell arrows" since they are being cast with the bow. So what does the steel defender do all combat then? Not much. I use my steel defender to carry things, assist with my work, and use Arcane Jolt to remote heal if necessary or bring a potion, drag a comrade, etc. He's not a bodyguard or a pet, he's a tool.

I love that you cover lesser played classes.

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for you taking the time to watch them

@TempestShroom

10 ай бұрын

@@GreyscalesI’m just happy you did my favorite subclass for my favorite class.

A gnome riding his steel defender like a mini metal gear sounds fun & goofy as hell

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

It would make for quite a sight

Always excited when I see you on my feed. Another great video

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, thank you!

Been missing your videos. Welcome back

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to be back!

He lives

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

Yep

Hey random question, are humoncules servents and steel defenders one in the same? (As in like steel defenders just being upgraded versions of humoncules servent,) or are they separate? Or does it all just depend on the dm,s interpretation?

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

The Steel Defender is a subclass feature and the Homunculus Servant is an infusion, so they are separate things if you are asking about mechanics. I suppose if you are asking about lore then that is up to the player or DM, they are both construct creatures.

Monotone mumble lisp isnt annoying at all

@JaelinBezel

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad you agree! :)

Do you have any recommendation for feats as a Battle smith?

@Greyscales

Жыл бұрын

Well it entirely depends on what you want out of your Battle Smith and your playstyle, but generally speaking some decent feats for a Battle Smith would be something like War Caster, which will help you maintain your Concentration. A feat like Lucky is also pretty good regardless of class or if you want something fancier, you can try Metamagic Adept to gain access to Sorcerer Metamagic options.

@bobhill-ol7wp

10 ай бұрын

Pick feats that you think are fun