Familiars in general are amazing, but ChainLock Familiars are even MORE amazing! Now that I’m actually playing one (on The Forged Concordance, a badass Westmarch Server that you should totally join too!), it’s time for a Deep Dive into these bad boys, to see how we can extract the most value out of them!
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Bilbron’s made it to Level 7 on The Forged Concordance Westmarch server! The build is now fully online... let’s break down his new abilities, go over why they were chosen, talk about how and in what scenarios they are deployed, etc.!
TFC Rules and instructions on how to join: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1641s8yIij0vKdwgl4T44epPDuzrgTXrSaPjIFyRqrGM/edit
The Forged Compendium (House Rules/Clarifications): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KiQPe_gu0YNOyS3RecvAL1XVkkmeDoiiKrJibn2WCck/edit
Molebron DaoLockStone build: https://youtu.be/7SryqsnIfPA
Tactical Analysis: Level 5 Bilbron build: https://youtu.be/nvncjlwWCqI
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsDJOhPP69A
The Warlock of the Everchanging is the new subclass from Out of the Maw by Coven Games, their latest supplement for D&D 5e, focusing on Aberrations! The Kickstarter for this product has already begun, so check it out and support this producer in the wake of the latest OGL shenanigans!
Out of the Maw Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/covengames/out-of-the-maw-the-eldritch-compendium-for-dandd-5e?ref=b88h5a
Out of the Maw review video: https://youtu.be/UCZf2D3nYWM
Deep Dive on Armor of Agathys: https://youtu.be/MSuSd8nH-50
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0:00 Intro
Monsters
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA_6AW_Oz1k
I already did a video in the mechanics of Heavy Obscurement, but now I feel compelled to talk about when to use it!
Deep Dive on Heavy Obscurement: https://youtu.be/VYilUmoXCPs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7QepjEOHjg
I’ve noticed that not everyone is perfectly acquainted with how Passive Perception works! Let’s break this down, so that we’re all on the same page.
Jeremy Crawford Interview: https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/james-haeck-dd-writing
The Forged Concordance: https://disboard.org/server/663292841182625803
TFC Rules and instructions on how to join: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hsc71ca1hM9wcO0aZea6ye90wOIm1VUPiWRBkeXTWyQ/edit
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Character Build Sheet / Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-874eOmfg8d3GFLgfo_XFGwIWSQMzRuRlRzH37ziIc/edit?usp=sharing
or
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-874eOmfg8d3GFLgfo_XFGwIWSQMzRuRlRzH37ziIc/edit
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhufs6GSmzc
I tend to think of Graviturgists as a pretty weak Wizard subclass, but this one spell makes them quite formidable! But you have to leverage it properly, so let’s break it down!
Deep Dive on Rest Tricking: https://youtu.be/k3tdP0eRfzA?list=PLE826u3cKWr7c3JjKZpV_BDGTdz76q_Ma
Character Build Sheet / Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EyOABiFuoDPKN5M2txb_ZjFFKpOduV1q45Di9nMOXeM/edit?usp=sharing
or
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EyOABiFuoDPKN5M2txb_ZjFFKpOduV1q45Di9nMOXeM/edit
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0:00 Intro
1:11 General
3:00 Targeting Enemies
4:13 Nuances about Range of Touch
6:08 De Facto Fly + Hover Speed
7:45 Outro
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ddhwahwxc4
Here's the dirty little secret about flavor text... it can be changed!
Pack Tactics: D&D 5e Flavor if Free! https://youtu.be/k4RmUFH5MI0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YInSyibGNhI
It says it right there in the RAW!!! Don't blame ME for being able to read...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hup6ZtPiQx4
Yep, it’s a No-Dip DjinniLock that uses a Double-Bladed Scimitar… and EVISCERATES the Elite DPR Baseline with it! Fully online by Level 7, this elegantly-assembled Whirling Dervish can swirl and slash enemies all day long… join us to take a look at this beauty!
DPR and Build Evaluation: https://youtu.be/UI845HvQLzw
Build Philosophy: https://youtu.be/rdBjD7Y-OTY
Treantmonk: Why DPR is not a great tool: D&D: https://youtu.be/hZhC-Mv-RJw
Treantmonk: Blasting in D&D: Not so Hot?: https://youtu.be/VfEPrNJ6ins
Deep Dive - Wall Spells: https://youtu.be/Ut8jObvuxHM
Rest Tricking: https://youtu.be/k3tdP0eRfzA?list=PLE826u3cKWr7c3JjKZpV_BDGTdz76q_Ma
I’m doing Patreon, if you want to support my work! You don’t owe me anything, but if you appreciate the time and effort I’m putting into these videos, I’d be honored by your patronage.
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Show Notes so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IxwZC0hDg91Qr_68lc1b4i3kJyFGLWFQi_akoT3vp-A/edit?usp=sharing
or
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IxwZC0hDg91Qr_68lc1b4i3kJyFGLWFQi_akoT3vp-A/edit
0:00 Intro
1:07 General Setup
5:36 Level 1
10:53 Level 2
12:34 Level 3
16:15 Level 4
17:58 Level 5
19:48 Level 6
22:43 Level 7
28:07 Level 8
29:10 Level 9
31:29 Level 10
34:27 Level 11
36:11 Level 12
37:09 Level 13
37:40 Level 14
39:51 Level 15
40:51 Levels 16-20
43:19 Outro
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iPAvExalNs
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything introduced Magical Tomes for Wizards! Which one is the best? Watch to find out!
Forgot to put the Rankings Table up! Here it is:
Superior
Good
Average
Poor
Inferior
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Arcane Grimoire
2:30 Alchemical Compendium
3:14 Astromancy Archive
3:52 Atlas of Endless Horizons
5:10 Crystalline Chronicle
6:22 Duplicitous Manuscript
6:54 Fulminating Treatise
7:26 Heart Weaver's Primer
7:47 Libram of Soul & Flesh
8:24 Plane Caller's Codex
9:10 Protective Verses
9:51 Outro
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NVuD67RW88