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#1 Gruff_Ironfist Sep 21, 2014 14:39:45	Mighty allies of the forums, we're trying to plot out a PC to protect his allies in a variety of ways. Any ideas on squeezing in more than the below?   General tactic is to run in first to take alpha strike. Using GWF style (w/glaive) along with Polearm Master feat and Sentinel feat (along with Impvd.Divine Smite) acting as disincentive to foes wishing to attack adjacent allies or try to get around you to go after allies. Protection fighting style would compete with Sentinel's reaction and Cutting Words as reaction, so opted to drop it. But it might be worth keeping just for the option?   Paladin 13 (Ancients) Key Spells: Compelled Duel, Aura of Vitality, Stoneskin, Heroism, Shield of Faith, Cure Wounds Revivify spell LoHands (using the trick of 1 point to bring an unconscious ally back into the fight) Auras of Protection & Courage & Warding (from Ancients) Nature's Wrath   Bard 6 (Lore) Cutting Words (make foes miss your allies, even at range) Bardic Inspiration Font of Inspiration Song of Rest Countercharm Additional Magical Secrets (for Warding Bond spell and 1 other spell) Healing spells   Cleric 1 (Life) Disciple of Life (boost all healing spells) Adds Spell Access: Sanctuary, Guidance, Spare the Dying   Feats   Sentinel Inspiring Leader (temp HPs to self and allies each short rest) Polearm Master +1 more     FYI, does Cleric (Life) Divine Strike stack with Paladin Impvd. Divine Smite (adding +2d8 radiant to all melee attacks)?
#2 Danny_Montanny Sep 21, 2014 17:04:51	Cleric is once per turn for the extra d8, but yes, they would stack.