#but still. casting eldritch blast for good measure <3

[rosykims]

Theres something about making a noble warlock who would be screwed otherwise. It’s delicious

EXACTLY I LOVE USELESS QUEENS <3 lily went for her patron's pact bc she quite literally wouldnt have survived even the trip from the underdark to the surface otherwise 😶 and considering that the scale of her ambitions will also inevitably involve provoking the full wrath of lolth, her natural 17 charisma is just not going to cut it im sad to say :(

[raeynbowboi]

How to Play as Princess Zelda in DnD 5e (Version 2.0)

I’ve made a build of Princess Zelda before, but I’ve improved as a player and DM since last, and I’m eager to give this a second chance. I’ve also decided that since Zelda and Shiek are separate characters in Smash, this rebuild of Zelda is omitting Shiek from her build. Frankly, Shiek should have been omitted last time too, which is why I’m retooling Zelda’s build. So, let’s delve back into the powers and abilities of Princess Zelda and see if we can’t build her better than before.

For Race, Zelda is a Hylian, which seem perfect as High Elves. You get +2 Dex and +1 INT. However, the Eladrin Elf gets something very useful. The automatic ability to Fey Step. Considering you only get 1 teleportation spell until you unlock 5th level spells, this is a very useful racial feature for increasing your teleportation ability. So, you can choose either the Eladrin Elf for the built in Fey Step, or you can choose High Elf for more useful stats.

For alignment, Zelda is the embodiment of lawfulness in Hyrule, and the Triforce of Wisdom gives her the decision-making knowledge to rule wisely and justly. So, she’ll work nicely as Lawful Good.

For a Background, the top contenders are either Noble if you want proficiency in History and Persuasion, or an Acolyte for proficiency in Insight and Religion. 

Gifts of the Goddesses

In Super Smash Bros., Zelda’s moveset is comprised of gifts from the three goddesses of Hyrule: Din, Nayru, and Farore. Din’s Fire creates a small sphere of fire that builds up and deals damage on a hit. Nayru’s Love creates a jewel-shaped shield around Zelda that not only protects her from harm, but can also reflect projectile attacks back, and harms opponents that get too close. Finally, Farore’s Wind lets her teleport. If an opponent is standing where she lands, she deals damage to that opponent. 

Din’s Fire (Fire Damage)

   Create Bonfire (Artificer, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)    Firebolt (Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard)    Sacred Flame (Cleric, Paladin)    Burning Hands (Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Cleric, Fiend Warlock)    Aganazzar’s Scorcher (Sorcerer, Wizard)    Flaming Sphere (Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard, Alchemist Artificer, Light Cleric, Clestial Warlock)    Scorching Ray (Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Cleric, Wildfire Druid, Fiend Warlock, Artillerist Artificer)    Fireball (Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Cleric, Wildfire Druid, Fiend Warlock, Artillerist Artificer)    Flame Strike (Cleric, Wildfire Druid, Paladin, Celestial Warlock, Fiend Warlock)    Immolation (Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard)    Investiture of Flame (Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)    Delayed Blast Fireball (Sorcerer, Wizard)    Firestorm (Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer)    Incendiary Cloud (Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard)

Nayru’s Love (Warding)

  Mage Armor (Sorcerer, Wizard, Warlock: Armor of Shadows)   Shield (Sorcerer, Wizard, Artillerist Artificer, Battle Smith Artificer, Hexblade Warlock)   Shield of Faith (Cleric, Paladin)   Warding Bond (Cleric, Paladin, Ranger, Battle Smith Artificer)   Protection from Energy (Artificer, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard, Ancients Paladin,  Heroism Paladin, Vengeance Paladin, Noble Genie Warlock)   Otiluke’s Resilient Sphere (Wizard)   Wall of Force (Wizard, Artillerist Artificer, Redemption Paladin)   Globe of Invulnerability (Sorcerer, Wizard)   Investiture of Wind (Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)   Invulnerability (Wizard)

Farore’s Wind (Teleportation)

  Fey Step (Elf Racial Feat, Eladrin Elf Feature)   Misty Step (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, Coast Land Druid, Ancients Paladin, Vengeance Paladin)   Far Step (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)   Teleportation Circle (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, Arcana Cleric)   Arcane Gate (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)   Word of Recall (Cleric)   Teleport (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard)   Gate (Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)

Phantom Knight (Summoning)

   Guardian of Faith (Cleric, Crown Paladin, Devotion Paladin, Celestial Warlock)

Smash Ultimate (Banishment)

  Banishment (Cleric, Paladin, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)

Triforce of Wisdom

The Triforce imparted by the goddess Nayru carries with it unique abilities including the power to heal, telepathic communication, magical disguises, and protects the bearer from certain conditions. The Triforce also makes whoever holds it wise, better at making decisions, and possibly gives them the divine right to rule Hyrule.

The Right to Rule (Control)

   Command (Bard, Cleric, Paladin, Fiend Warlock)    Hold Person (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, Conquest Paladin, Redemption Paladin, Vengeance Paladin)    Zone of Truth (Bard, Cleric, Paladin)    Hold Monster (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, War Cleric, Redemption Paladin, Watchers Paladin)    Forbiddance (Cleric)

Wit Beyond Measure (Foreknowledge)

   Detect Evil and Good (Cleric, Paladin)    Detect Magic (Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard, Warlock: Eldritch Sight)    Identify (Artificer, Bard, Wizard, Knowledge Cleric, Forge Cleric)    Detect Thoughts (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard, Great Old One Warlock)    Locate Animals and Plants (Bard, Druid, Ranger)    Locate Object (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard)    See Invisible (Artificer, Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard)    Locate Creature (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard)    Commune (Cleric, Devotion Paladin, Heroism Paladin)    Legend Lore (Bard, Cleric, Wizard, Undying Warlock)    Contingency (Wizard)    True Seeing (Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)    Foresight (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)

Sheik and Tetra (Deception)

   Disguise Self (Artificer, Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard, Trickery Cleric, Warlock: Mask of Many Faces)

Mercy of the Gods (Healing)

   Spare the Dying (Artificer, Cleric)    Cure Wounds (Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Celestial Warlock)    Healing Word (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Alchemist Artificer)    Prayer of Healing (Cleric)    Aura of Vitality (Cleric, Druid, Paladin)    Life Transference (Cleric, Warlock, Wizard)    Mass Healing Word (Bard, Cleric, Alchemist Artificer)    Revivify (Artificer, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Celestial Warlock)    Aura of Life (Cleric, Paladin)    Greater Restoration (Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Celestial Warlock)    Mass Cure Wounds (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Battle Smith Artificer)    Reincarnate (Druid)    Heal (Cleric, Druid)    Resurrection (Bard, Cleric)    Mass Heal (Cleric)    Power Word Heal (Bard, Cleric, Druid)    True Resurrection (Cleric, Druid)

Mind over Matter (Communication)

   Telepathic (feat)    Message (Artificer, Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard)    Sending (Bard, Cleric, Wizard, Great Old One Warlock)    Rary’s Telepathic Bond (Bard, Wizard)    Telepathy (Wizard)

Class

Theurgy Wizard

After evaluating the spell list, with only the Druid exclusive outlier of Reincarnation, every other spell easily falls into either the Cleric or Wizard spell list, meaning that the best option for Zelda’s class is actually a Theurgy Wizard. Last time, I chose the Divine Soul Sorcerer because the Theurgy Wizard never got past the UA stage and isn’t official. However, upon reexamination, I’ve decided that I don’t care. Theurgy Wizard is the best subclass you can choose for Princess Zelda. Sure, you’re still not casting with Wisdom, but now you’re casting with Intelligence, which is much closer than Charisma, and is still a mental stat.

Stats and Proficiencies

In order to be a powerful castor, we’ll want a maxed out Intelligence stat. As a squishy Wizard, our Theurgy will save us somewhat by giving us healing spells, but we still want a maxed out Constitution because dying isn’t very fun. While it might not be maxed out because we don’t need it for casting, we can still put some points into Wisdom for character authenticity, since Zelda is the Wise Queen archetype. Dexterity is helpful in improving our AC, but Shiek is more flexible than Zelda, and Zelda is only that flexible in Ocarina of Time. No other version of her is that trained in ninja tricks. Charisma will make us better at appealing to people, but doesn’t need to be that high, while Strength is utterly unnecessary and can be dumped.

Name: Princess Zelda Race: High Elf Background: Noble Alignment: Lawful Good Class: Light Domain Theurgy Wizard (20) Base Stats: Strength: 8 (-1) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 20 (+5) Intelligence: 20 (+5) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 10 (0) Saving Throws: Strength: -1 Dexterity: +2 Constitution: +5 Intelligence: +11 Wisdom: +8 Charisma: 0 Combat Stats: HP: 180 AC: 12 Speed: 30 Initiative: +2 Proficiency Bonus: +6 Passive Perception: 18 Dark Vision: 0 feet Proficiencies and Expertise:   Insight   History   Perception   Persuasion   Religion Skills: Acrobatics: +2                Medicine: +2 Animal Handling: +2       Nature: +5 Arcana: +5                      Perception: +8 Athletics: -1                     Performance: 0 Deception: 0                   Persuasion: +6 History: +11                    Religion: +11 Insight: +8                      Sleight of Hand: +2 Intimidation: 0                Stealth: +2 Investigation: +5            Survival: +2

Spell Slots

1st (4) 2nd (3) 3rd (3) 4th (3) 5th (3) 6th (2) 7th (2) 8th (1) 9th (1)

Zelda’s Spellbook

C Fire Bolt, Light, Message, Sacred Flame, Spare the Dying, Word of Radiance 1 Burning Hands, Command, Cure Wounds, Detect Magic, Disguise Self, Faerie Fire, Guiding Bolt, Identify, Shield 2 Aganazzar’s Scorcher, Flaming Sphere, Hold Person, Misty Step, Scorching Ray 3 Aura of Vitality, Beacon of Hope, Daylight, Fireball, Protection from Energy, Revivify, Spirit Shroud 4 Aura of Life, Banishment, Divination, Guardian of Faith, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire 5 Commune, Dawn, Far Step, Flame Strike, Legend Lore, Mass Cure Wounds, Wall of Light 6 Contingency, Globe of Invulnerability, Heal, Sunbeam, True Seeing 7 Resurrection, Teleport 8 Holy Aura, Sunburst 9 Invulnerability

Actions:

Arcane Recovery. Recover up to 10 level 5 or lower spell slots on a short rest.

Features:

Arcane Acolyte. Gain access to 1st level domain features.    Warding Flare. Impose disadvantage on attacking creatures by WIS mod. Arcane Initiate. You can replace Wizard spells with Cleric spells. Arcane High Priest. Gain access to 17th level domain features.    Corona of Light. When you emit a bright light, enemies roll throws at disadvantage against Fire and Radiant spells. Arcane Priest. Gain access to 6th level domain features.    Improved Flare. Use Warding Flare for another creature within 30 feet of you. Channel Arcana. Select one of the following to envoke    Divine Arcana. Your next spell gets +2 on any attack roll or DC.    Radiance of the Dawn. Dispel magical darkness and deal radiant damage. Divine Inspiration. Choose a Cleric Domain to study   Light Domain Fey Ancestry. Resist charms and immune to magical sleep. Position of Privilege. You are welcome in high society, commoners go out of their way to make your comfortable, and you can get an audience with nobles. Signature Spells. Cast Fireball and Aura of Vitality once per rest without slots. Spell Mastery. Cast Cure Wounds and Misty Step without using spell slots.

Since this is my second time building Zelda, I hope it’s an improvement over the original. It’s still disappointing that she can’t cast with Wisdom, but it simply decimates her spell list to deny Zelda the ability to cast Wizard spells. Hopefully, the ability to cast with Intelligence is at least closer to her Triforce of Wisdom than the original build, which had her casting with Charisma.

[roll3d6inorder]

Str 12

Dex 11

Con 6

Int 10

Wis 12

Cha 11

I know better than to complain at this point. We have net neutral modifiers and net positive scores, that in itself is a blessing. We have strength and wisdom, great for a cleric if we also never get hit. Maybe we’ll get lucky and get a Human Druid or something.

Aasimar

Warlock

Now that’s actually a fine combination by itself. It doesn’t give us excellent Charisma, but it gives us just enough to multiclass if that’s what we want to do. And Aasimar is one of those races that offer us options to choose from. If we take Fallen, we would ironically have exactly the stats we need to go Paladin. Paladins don’t have to be good guys after all. It would also allow for Fighter, giving us enough ASIs to dig our way out of that Constitution hole and boost our Strength for good measure. Alternatively, if we take Protector, we can bump our Wisdom up to 13, allowing us to take a level in Cleric and join a church that lets us wear heavy armor so we can ignore our Dexterity. Then there’s Druid, including Moon Druid. Now that is a temptation. My first character was actually a Kobold Moon Druid. Kind of a strange start The stars are aligning. I have to go for it.

Cha 13

Wis 13

The only challenge here is coming up with the backstory.

Helena Inuth studied the nature of the Divine her entire life. As an orphaned Aasimar, she had many unanswered questions about her family and heritage. These questions did not stop at the texts approved by the temple, and it was inevitable that she would dip her toe into the world of the occult. She began to hear the voice of a patron, one she could not name but who told her things about herself. They told her that her divine blood made her body particularly malleable, able to change shape at will, but only if she entered the right state of mind. What’s more, they told her that unlocking the full potential of this power would lead to the truth about her history, as well as her destiny. They were only too glad to lend a hand.

Level 1

Background: Acolyte

Warlock 1

Great Old One

Protection from Evil and Good

Armor of Agathys

Cantrips

Eldritch Blast and True Strike

Level 2

Druid 1

Absorb Elements

Cure Wounds

Cantrips

Guidance and Resistance

Level 3

Druid 2

Circle of the Moon

Fog Cloud

Level 4

Druid 3

Pass without Trace

Level 5

Druid 4

Heat Metal

Dragon Breath

Cha 14

Wis 14

Level 6

Druid 5 

Water Breathing 

Level 7

Druid 6

Tidal Wave

Level 8

Warlock 2

Witch Bolt

Misty Visions

Fiendish Vigor

Level 9

Warlock 3

Pact of the Chain

Flock of Familiars

Gift of the Ever-Living Ones

Misty Visions

Level 10

Warlock 4

Hex

Feat: Tough

First cool thing to note is that Awakened Mind works while Wild Shaped, making it easier to communicate without breaking form. The real revelation here, I think, is the Gift of the Ever-Living Ones evocation allowing you to heal incredibly well while in your Wild Shape, which is still only a bonus action. Dragon Breath is a fun way to give yourself a ranged option in your Wild Shape, and it’s a great thing to give your familiar for combat. Most of the spells I picked will be useful while in or out of Wild Shape and it feels good to have two spell casting modifiers that are both okay if not fantastic. It’s a multi-attribute dependent build, which is probably why you don’t see a lot of Warlock/Druids being played, but this is exactly what rolling for stats can help inspire.

I’ve done a bunch of true 3d6 in order characters at this point, so if you’re reading this feel free to let me know what other arrangements you would want me to try out, if any.

Happy Rolling!