Carira started her life in the slums of a large port city living on the streets alongside her fellow urchins and her anger at her life. As she grew so did her rage. Once she became an adventurer she was separated from the group after a failed adventure in a Kobold cave. They were ambushed in a warren cave leaving her in the collapsed part of their cave with a broken weapon. As she dwelled on the events that brought her here she heard the whispers of a voice calling to her. A Battleaxe of mysterious metal called her to pick the blade and fight for her freedom. With this blade in hand she defeated her foes and escaped the cave via an underground waterfall. Her group was slaughtered by she was still alive. Now, she seeks to grow her power in order to never be powerless again.
“Flux” Carira
Race: Zariel Tiefling +2 Cha, +1 Str, Darkvision, Hellish Resistance, Legacy of Avernus
Stats (27- point buy)
Str 12 Dex 14 Con 14 Int 8 Wis 10 Cha 14 (base stats)
Str 13 Dex 14 Con 14 Int 8 Wis 10 Cha 16 (racial and feat adjustment)
The three things that I wanted to achieve with this build are:
- Tactical Rager.
- Pact weapon of Destruction.
- Equal Opportunity Opponent.
Race
For the Race of this build, I went with a Zariel Tiefling. This race gives her Darkvision, Hellish Resistance, and Legacy of Avernus. Legacy of Avernus gives her the spells of Thaumaturgy, Searing Smite, and Branding Smite
Background
For Background I chose Urchin. This gives her the skills of Sleight of Hand, Stealth, the Tool Proficiencies of Disguise Kit and Thieves’ Tools, and the Background Feature of City Secrets
Class
For the Class makeup of this build, I went with a mix of Barbarian 1 and Warlock 5 (Hexblade) With this combination of classes she gains the ability to use her rage as a boost feature that doubles her defenses, destructive pact weapon usage, and spells that aid in both range and melee combat. Her tool proficiencies aid the party outside of combat and her ability to get through a town quickly. Ki to make devastating weapon attacks, a higher AC, and the battlefield maneuverability that comes from being a monk. This build is capable of destroying foes on all ranges of combat while giving her the ability to kick her defenses into high gear with spells and her rage.
Barbarian 1 is the beginning of this build with the skills of Perception, Athletics, Unarmored Defense, and Rage.
Warlock 1 is where Carira starts to gain her magical prowess. At this level, she gains Pact Magic, Expanded Spell List, Hexblade’s Curse, and Hex Warrior. Hexblade’s Curse gives her a bonus for her damage, increased critical range and regaining hit points from dead enemies. Hex Warrior is where she can use her Cha instead of Str to attack and damage her foes. As she levels her influence on her weapons will grow to two-handed weapons but for now, a battleaxe or longsword will suffice.
Warlock 2 gives her the Eldritch Invocations of Agonizing Blast and Grasp of Hadar. These will allow her to close the gap between her foes. Later on, she will be exchanging these out for Improved Pact Weapon, Thirsting Blade, and Maddening Hex.
Warlock 3 is where she cements her path with the blade in the form of her Pact Boon. Now she can craft her weapon into a two-handed beast. Now she can increase her damage potential while wielding a magical weapon.
Warlock 4 gives her the feat of Great Weapon Master. Now she can take a negative to her attack to deal an incredible amount of damage to her foes. Combined with her racial smites, Hexblade’s Curse, and invocations Carira is able to dish out huge amounts of damage.
Warlock 5 is the final level for her build. At this level, she gains her third eldritch invocation as well as the third tier of spells.
Spells
Zariel Tiefling
Thaumaturgy
Searing Smite
Branding Smite
Warlock
Cantrip
Booming Blade
Eldritch Blast
Sword Burst
1st Level
Armor of Agathys
Shield
Mirror Image
2nd Level
Mirror Image
3rd Level
Blink
Fly
Summon Shadowspawn
Equipment
Standard Barbarian gear with a Battleaxe. Spend money on things that can increase her damage potential such as potions or rings..
Character sheet from DND Beyond
https://ddb.ac/characters/68800543/tLh60w
