Sage-Tips

Why is Hexblade Paladin so good?

One level of Hexblade removes the MAD. Being able to focus on Charisma means paladins have better save DCs, higher bonus from Aura of Protection, and maintain their melee damage potential.

What is Hexadin?

From D&D Wiki The Hexadin finds their powers in a forgotten god or goddess of days past. Maybe they sought out the ancient deity or maybe they were found by their wandering patron. Regardless of how the powers are given the result is the same a divinely empowered cross of a paladin and a warlock.

Does sacred weapon stack with Hexblade?

Oath of Devotion’s Sacred Weapon works great with Hex Warrior. Oath of Vengeance’s Vow of Enmity works great with Hexblade’s Curse to improve your crit chance against an enemy (which in turn lets you smite for big damage.)

Can Hexblade use a shield?

If a Hexblade takes Pact of the Blade as their Pact Boon at L3, they become eligible for the Improved Pact Weapon invocation and can swap out one of the invocations selected at L2. From that point, they can keep their weapon and shield in hand at all times, using the weapon as a spellcasting focus.

Can a Hexblade dual wield?

As a hex blade warlock you will be using your bonus action for hex curses, smite spells and other things so often you would not be able to even attack with your offhand weapon. This making hexblade a very poor choice for a dual wielding character.

What is the best Warlock multiclass?

Any other Charisma class works well for a Warlock multiclass. Bards, Sorcerers, and Paladins are great choices. If you have the Strength for it, I’d pick Paladin for adding some survivability to a normally frail Warlock.

What is Pact of the blade?

Pact of the Blade You can use your action to create a pact weapon in your empty hand. This weapon counts as magical for the Purpose of overcoming Resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage. Your pact weapon disappears if it is more than 5 feet away from you for 1 minute or more.

What is the best level split for Paladin/Hexblade 5e?

D&D 5E Best level split for Paladin/Hexblade? 19/1 – CHA SAD, shield, curse etc. Full Paladin progression and slots. 5th level Paladin spells. 18/2 – Agonizing Blast + Devil Sight. But you lose one 5th level slot. 5th level Paladin spells. 17/3 – Darkness and 2x 2nd level slots (3k8 smites). No more slots lost vs 18/2. 5th level Paladin spells.

Is 16/4 worth it for a Hexblade Paladin?

The issue with 16/4 is you don’t get the big gain on the warlock side with the 3rd level slots and a 3rd invocation. It really comes down to a choice of what you need/want. Hexblade Paladins can be tough to manage as they need (effectively) 4 stats to be decent. Using CHA as your primary attacking stat is great, but it ignores defense.

What does ppaladin/hexblad mean?

Paladin/Hexblade is a great combo because it allows you to use charisma for your attacks, so you can focus on just one ability score. Hexblade’s Curse and access to Shield is really useful too. What oath of paladin do you think I should use?

What level should I take Hexblade to?

As you’ll be taking Hexblade to 14th level, you’ll essentially be acting as a normal Hexblade, just with some awesome Paladin abilities to power you up. Take the pact of the blade at 3rd level to unlock the melee related invocations later. From there, pick whatever invocations seem neat to you.