How to Build WUKONG in D&D!

Summary

This video script outlines a unique Sun Wukong-inspired character build in Dungeons & Dragons, combining Hexblade Warlock and Monk elements. The build emphasizes high damage output, utilizing abilities like Hexblade's Curse, Armor of Hexes, and powerful smite combinations. At higher levels, it includes strategic features such as Investiture of Wind for mobility and defense. The build is designed for a dynamic and fun playstyle, staying true to the Monkey King's lore. The creator encourages players to experiment with the build and offers character sheets for patrons on their Patreon.

Takeaways

• 😀 The character build is inspired by Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and focuses on agility, high damage output, and thematic playstyle.
• 😀 At level 6, the Hexblade Warlock gains the *Armor of Hexes*, making them difficult to hit by cursed enemies with a 50/50 chance of the attacker missing.
• 😀 *Armor of Hexes* allows a roll of a d6 to potentially cause attacks from cursed targets to miss, even if they would normally hit or crit.
• 😀 The build utilizes *Investiture of Wind* at level 11, granting flying speed and the ability to create gusts of wind that hinder ranged attacks against the character.
• 😀 *Investiture of Wind* also allows the creation of a 15-foot cube of powerful wind, dealing damage and pushing enemies away with a Constitution saving throw.
• 😀 At level 12, the character receives an ability score improvement and an Eldritch Invocation, *Life Drinker*, to add Charisma modifier to Pact Weapon attacks, greatly boosting damage.
• 😀 The *Life Drinker* invocation allows the character to add their Charisma modifier twice to damage, creating massive damage potential with their attacks.
• 😀 The build is optimized for high damage through *Eldritch Smite* and *Divine Smite*, combining multiple damage bonuses to increase overall output.
• 😀 The character's high Charisma modifier and combat abilities make them a versatile and powerful force in battle, particularly with their backhanded bonus action attacks.
• 😀 The build is customizable, and players are encouraged to experiment with class multiclassing options to enhance the overall effectiveness and fun of the character.

Q & A

What is the Armor of Hexes feature in the Hexblade Warlock subclass?

Armor of Hexes is a feature that makes you highly elusive when facing an enemy cursed by your Hexblade's Curse. It allows you to roll a D6 when the cursed target attacks you, and on a roll of 4, 5, or 6, the attack misses, even if it would have hit or crit. This feature doesn't require a reaction and applies to every attack from the cursed target.

How does the Mystic Arcanum, Investiture of Wind, benefit the character?

Investiture of Wind grants you a flying speed of 60 feet and provides a constant gust of wind, making ranged attacks against you have disadvantage. Additionally, you can create a windstorm that causes bludgeoning damage and pushes creatures away, giving you both defense and offensive options.

At what level does the Hexblade Warlock get the Armor of Hexes feature?

The Armor of Hexes feature becomes available at 6th level for a Hexblade Warlock.

What is the significance of the Life Drinker Eldritch Invocation?

The Life Drinker Eldritch Invocation allows you to add your Charisma modifier to damage with your pact weapon. This enhances your overall damage output, especially when combined with other features like Hexblade's Curse and smites, making your attacks significantly stronger.

How does the combination of Hexblade's Curse and smites contribute to damage output?

Hexblade's Curse adds bonus damage to cursed targets, while smites (Elder and Divine) further amplify the damage. By adding your Charisma modifier twice to the damage (through Life Drinker and Hexblade's Curse), you can deal extremely high damage, especially when combined with multiple smites.

What role does Charisma play in this build?

Charisma is crucial for this build because it boosts both your attack rolls and damage output. It is added to your pact weapon damage, smites, and Hexblade's Curse, maximizing your damage potential throughout combat.

What makes the character inspired by Sun Wukong unique in terms of gameplay?

This build is unique in that it blends high mobility, evasion, and powerful offensive abilities, much like Sun Wukong's agile and playful nature. It also incorporates elements like the ability to fly and manipulate wind, which create dynamic combat situations.

How does the improved Pact Weapon feature benefit this build?

The Improved Pact Weapon feature grants you a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls with your pact weapon, which adds consistency and increases your damage potential, especially when combined with Charisma-based damage boosts and smites.

What is the purpose of the Tough feat in this build?

The Tough feat increases your overall hit points by 2 per level, which makes you more resilient in combat. This is especially helpful for a front-line character who needs to sustain damage while dealing with enemies.

How does the Warlock's Mystic Arcanum interact with their spellcasting?

The Mystic Arcanum allows Warlocks to cast a powerful spell once per day without using a spell slot. In this build, the Investiture of Wind spell is chosen, providing utility in combat with its flying speed and control over wind, which isn't tied to Warlock spell slots and is a powerful tool for battlefield control.