Should I pick the Observant or the Skulker feat?

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#1

lkwpeter

Feb 27, 2015 12:05:08

Hey there!

 

I'm starting as a Human Fighter(1)/Rogue(3) at the momment and I like to be the leader of the group, especially in dungeons. Moreover I am going to go for range attacks with bow or crossbow.

 

Now I am considering what would be worth more for picking at the first level: the Skulker or Observant feat.

 

What I like on Observant is that if you have it you are definitly the dungeon leader, almost unable to get suprised or running into an ambush. 

 

Skulker is nice as well, but I am not quite sure if "hiding even if only lightly obscured" is really worth it, beacause in fights there are mostly fellows that grant you Sneak Attack.

 

What you think about it?

 

Thanks in advance!

Peter

#2

FrogReaver

Feb 27, 2015 15:36:49

Does your group stay together in dungeons or do you scout on ahead?

#3

lkwpeter

Feb 27, 2015 22:22:26

Mostly we stay together, but sometimes I sneak forward alone to check for enemies or steal something. At least I want to be able to do so.

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FrogReaver

lkwpeter wrote:
#5

Byakugan01

Feb 28, 2015 4:35:52

Observant needs to be changed anyways.

 

It works completely counterintuitively.

 

My wizard took it, and it is kind of weird having to constantly point out how much my character ISNT paying attention in order to notice something...."Hey I am just sort of FACING this way and that....not really looking for anything.....do I notice it with the +5!?

 

And currently there is no use for passive (investigation), other than the single mention in the phb that most skills can be used passively.

 

It should just be +5 to passive perception, and +5 to -active- Investigation....which makes it actually make sense.

#6

Coredump00

Feb 28, 2015 6:08:09

I changed Passive perception to allow you to notice something is 'wrong' or suspect.  Thus giving you a chance to roll your active perception.

 

(Ex.  You are walking down a hall, most people would keep walking, but you get a 'feeling' about how the bricks look on the right wall.  You roll perception and may find the secret door.)

 

Not sure how I will change Observant, may give the +5 to passive, and advantage on the active....

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transcendantviewer

Coredump00 wrote:
#8

BOXofPROPS

Feb 28, 2015 19:27:05

Doesn't shulker mean you won't have disadvantage in the dark? Kinda useful for a human.

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FrogReaver

BOXofPROPS wrote:
#10

lkwpeter

Mar 01, 2015 6:59:25

Coredump00 wrote: