Your Race is a vitally important pick for your Blastlock. Since the class is inherently a min\/max type of build, there are some Races that serve our purposes better than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aside from the optimization, Race determines your backstory, how you see the world, and how the world accepts you into it. Choose a Race that fits the flavor you want, but consider these as more potent picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tieflings make excellent Blastlocks due to their innate spellcasting prowess. As a Tiefling, you gain a +2 to your Charisma as well as the Infernal Legacy trait, granting access to Hellish Rebuke.<\/a> Charisma is your primary spellcasting stat, so having an inherent +2 is great at all stages in the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hellish Rebuke allows you to push enemies off you if they get too close and it acts as a cantrip, meaning no spell slots are spent the turn you use it. Lastly, the fire resistance that Tieflings earn will make you bulkier to other mages or infernal-type creatures, a welcome bonus to an otherwise squishy class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the Tiefling\u2019s infernal heritage is not your forte, perhaps you will want to take up the high Elf. While their inherent bonuses go to Intelligence, this can help pad out some of the less invested in abilities, and if you plan to take proficiencies in skills that utilize Intelligence, such as Arcana, History, or the all-important Investigation, then the boost can become quite valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The real reason High Elves make great Blastlocks is they gain additional cantrip slots <\/a>when other Races do not, meaning more free spells to use and more room to cast Eldritch Blast with your spell slots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n An alternative Race pick from these two great choices is the Half-Elf. The Half-Elf offers versatility and choice to players as well as a bonus to Charisma. While not as strong as the Tiefling, this Charisma bonus offers the same function: an inherent boost that will support your character from the beginning to the end of the campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You also gain bonus proficiencies, so if you aim to be a Blastlock that can do multiple things during roleplay, the Half-Elf will surely help with that mission.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have decided on a Race, it is time to allocate your Ability Scores. Your allocation is entirely up to you and depends on the method set by your Dungeon Master, but for the most part, the abilities you choose here will reflect your investment priorities. Because of this, these three options are highly recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Blastlock, Charisma is your primary ability score, determining the effectiveness of your Eldritch Blasts. Maximize your Charisma score to increase your spell save DC, spell attack bonus, and overall Eldritch Blast damage<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n High Charisma also doubles as a great roleplaying Ability Score since the outcomes of many conversations will be determined by your Charisma checks, either through skill checks or flat Charisma rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some may argue that the second highest Ability Score priority should be Constitution; however, Blastlocks tend to have middling Health Points at best. Instead, opt for investing in Dexterity, as it will boost your Armor Class <\/a>and Initiative rolls, allowing you to move first more often and to dodge more attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many spells available for boosting your defenses further, so your Health Points will stay manageable even without high Constitution investment. Dexterity also supports some finesse weapons in the event you are unable to use Eldritch Blast and have to resort to a physical weapon instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intelligence may not be an Ability Score that affects your combat abilities, but it is tied to some of the most important skill checks in most Dungeons and Dragons<\/em> games. Investigation supports your search for loot, items, or other important elements your Dungeon Master will try to hide from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thematically, Religion and Arcana make sense for Blastlocks to take an interest in, especially those of Eldritch origin. Intelligence also supports a Wizard multiclass opportunity<\/a>, since that is the primary spellcasting ability for that class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, once your Charisma and Dexterity are in a good spot for you, consider taking up Intelligence to round your character out in what they are capable of doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Warlock Pact is your class\u2019s subclass. Different Pacts will offer various advantages and flavorings for your character; however, for a Blastlock, you will want to take up a Pact that supports your Eldritch Blasts and inclination toward the Old One. Consider either Pact of the Great Old One or Pact of the Fiend as your character\u2019s subclass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have planned out your character\u2019s Race, Ability Scores, and Pact, we can dip our toes into the strategies of playing a Blastlock. The simple nature of wanting to cast Eldritch Blast as much as possible can be deceptive at best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Combat and Roleplay go hand-in-hand for the Blastlock especially depending on any patron deities you may devote yourself to in order to gain your powers, so keep these tips in mind as you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dungeons and Dragons<\/em> 5th Edition can offer both simple and complex class systems for players. Building and playing a Blastlock blurs the line between simple and complex as much as the controlling player wants, offering a uniquely thrilling experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With an Eldritch Blast that has no rival and a variety of backup spells to choose from, your Blastlock will surely put fear into the hearts of all who oppose you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eldritch Blast is a powerful spell for Warlocks, so much so that some players choose to create a character that revolves around making their Eldritch Blasts as strong as possible. If this idea sounds appealing to you, then consider following our guide to building your very own Blastlock. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBest Race Pick – Tiefling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Second Best Race Pick- High Elf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Alternative Race Pick- Half-Elf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 2 – Ability Score Allocation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Highest Priority – Charisma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Second Priority – Dexterity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Third Priority – Intelligence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 – Explore Warlock Pacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Strategies for Playing a blastlock build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Strategies for Combat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Strategies for Roleplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion<\/strong> on making a strong Blastlock in 5e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n