I like the" This-Is-What-We-Can-Do-From-Here" section comparing the benefits of fighter vs. barbarian. I especially prefer it over going over every possible class we could use from the Josuke video, but can see why that format would be useful for a recurring element, like stands or jedi. This format seems better for one-off characters whose abilities wont need to be rebuilt or reflavored for a different character. Good job!

You've been toying with ideas of how to better introduce WHY you DIDN'T make choices and I think this one was well-implemented.

What's funny about giving Luke calligraphy is that it...actually fits his character. His friend is the Iron Fist, remember?

I'm absolutely stealing that backstory if I ever play Curse of Strahd. Thank you.

I'm going to feed the algorithm by saying I really enjoy the calligraphy meme. Thanks for the fun builds.

In the comics, Luke Cage’s first villain was Diamondback, aka Willis Stryker. Willis and Luke were former friends until Willis planted drugs on Luke and got him thrown in jail. Basically, he was a tr8r boi, an incarcer8r boi.

0:35 You sir, won the internet with this one. Wu-Tang is for the children.

I like to imagine its someone's first episode and they dont get the calligraphy joke

Tbh i would just have gone bear totem, 20 levels, to get the plus 4 str and con and just take a feat for fighting initiate to use unarmed fighting

I suggest the Folk Hero background, just swap out the skills for something more useful than Animal Handling and Survival

That Fork In the Road section was really nice. I liked that alot.

Anybody remember the promo poster for his series where he was meant to be carrying the city on his back but he looked like he was doing the Sonic run?

Note: Chain Demon attacks are slashing, so Chains in DND do slashing I guess.

The weekly reminder that Tulok works on these to have a sounding board for his DM jokes in his campaigns

I was praying for the doc doom reference! Thank you.

I swear to God dude, with all your obscure references to pop those in the know, your videos are like burritos filled with charm and I just enjoy cheat day twice a week. I appreciate tf outta you

I like that you started discussing potential build options in the last few videos. People always bring up those things in the comments and it feels like the right move to jump on that.

I absolutely ADORE you for even mentioning Danielle Cage as Captain America, she's my favourite and needs more love

Two videos a week with puns, wordplay, little rhymes and overall fun references and jokes? I swear, Tulok is one of the most underrated creative people on this platform.

I think you misrepresented Luke's Charisma. I just rewatched the first episode and that man is SMOOTH.

Luke Cage a great grappler despite not taking any grappling feats, that’s cool

the fact luke invaded dooms own country over 200 dollars will forever be the greatest thing to me

I really liked the "what we can do from here" section. It felt much more concise than the JoJo one, though I guess that's partly because Luke only had two real options whereas there were a lot of options for the Jojo build. Also, would going full barbarian not give the most hit points? I guess there are probably other features from Fighter that make him more "unbreakable" in other aspects, but it slightly hurt me to see that he wouldn't be getting the amazing +4 to STR and CON at level 20.

Looking forward to the companion pieces for Iron Fist and Jessica Jones. Defenders Assemble!

A cool build could be agent 47 from the hit man games

I love that moment of showing your decision in the middle there! I really think that that segment is great for moments that give multiple strong options.

This is exactly the build I was looking for, thank you Tulok!

I actually enjoy the pauses in the video to explain your process of why you didn't do certain build options. Also this build is bonkers I love it

Sweet Christmas! Luke Cage is such a fun character! But a build that would make me want to soar like an eagle would be one for Anderson Cooper! When are we getting that build Tulok?

I think from how well Tulok speaks, his puns and creatives jokes, and his enjoyment of calligraphy, I think it’s time to dub him Tulok the BardBarian!

Whenever my players don't know what to play I build a random level 1 character from your channel for them, so far they've all liked it! Thank you for saving my butt and helping me with player indecision

Tulok...Gawsh I love your punny videos! Recently watched some of your early videos recently and can definitively say you have come into your own. I always smile and l often laugh out loud. Thank you!

You are amazing for all these builds

I've been waiting on this build. Between it and the fact you referenced the "Where's my money, honey?" Saga, you are the GOAT

I would have Gone Champion fighter for the improved athlete and second fighting style (Unarmed Fighting to get d6 + Str punches and defence for +1 AC)

Ya know, I expected "Bars." at the end of the closing...

Awwww... I was looking forward to Danny Rand. Even though it’s just probably 20 monk levels

Genuinely looking forward to Tulok's reaction if a Witch Hat Atelier anime ever gets released... those characters are ALL about calligraphy, after all!

This was a good show. And tulok is good man.

I really wanna see the Punisher

I didn't know Luke Cage was a father. I hope he prioritized his daughter's education, made sure she had good teachers. Teachers like Ms. Frizzle, who I would love to see you try a build for!

Here's a few ideas for Building Character episodes: -Abomination (Marvel) -Captain Rex (Star Wars) -Eren (Attack on Titan) -Godzilla (I don't think I need to explain) -the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Darksiders)

Just letting you know that I love the series!

Prediction: Totem Bear Barbarian

If your campaign starts in a dungeon or prison because your DM recently played an Elder Scrolls game, then your chain weapon is easy to get; the guards chained you to the wall, so you ripped the chain out of the wall

Hey. That's my background for my vampire way of the astral self monk in Curse of Strahd.

Awesome. Luke Cage was definitely in my top 3 wanted builds. Behind Bart from Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. And a character you'll probably never do cause no footage as it's a book character.

Great build!! Id say a missed opportunity to showcase Luke’s ability to “as an action get advantage on his next attack.” Algorithm’s not gonna feed itself!!

Thank you for this.

SWEET CHRISTMAS!!

I feel like you undersold calligraphy this time. I mean... if you’re up against Strahd or something else that never stays dead, like ... I dunno , a Skyrim meme? You need something powerful enough to BEND THE GODS TO YOUR WILL. Kinda surprised you left it outa the Pro’s section at the end. Loved the video, Tulok!

SWEET CHRISTMAS!

Sweet Christmas

YES BABY, FINALLY MY FAVOURITE HERO

I love your builds, but your writing for these scripts is the best.

Really love that you use point buy more because I feel it is generally accepted as a good and balanced method of getting fair stats while still having customizablity. Also do not know that any DnD who ban it even Adventurers Leahue allows it

Okay, Luke Cage, bring it on. Race: Variant Human. Something like "Dwarven Toughness" from Hill Dwarf would be useful but Luke Cage is 6 foot 6 according to Google. Background: Probably Athlete. Maybe Haunted One since h has the completely original never before seen superhero backstory of "orphan". Stats: #1: Constitution: He's known for being nearly impossible to hurt. #2: Strength: The other half of his powers is "big strong." #3: Charisma: At least in the Netflix series people really seem to like him. Plus it will be his casting stat. (Yes, I'm guessing Tulok will make him a caster to try to trip us up.) #4: Dexterity: Mostly just useful for a spell we'll get later on. #5: Wisdom: Not really needed for the build. #6: Intelligence: Not really needed for the build. Class(es) - Sorcerer: Subclass doesn't really matter too much but draconic bloodline for elemental resistance or Holy Souly for Holy Souly shenanigans would be a safe bet. Sorcerer will basically be for the buff spells like Jump, Mage Armor, Stoneskin, etc. I know Luke doesn't go around fireballing people but these types of spells make for a decent tank. - Fighter (probably champion): Tulok will probably give Luke this as well as Unarmed fighting style since Luke is very punch things until they stop fighting back in his approach to combat. He's very straightforward like that. And Champion would really work well with his devastating punches. Alright Tulok, bring on the Kobold Bard!

Totally stealing that Strad owes me 20 Gld story.

Great Vid as usual, what about creating Bloodshot or Selene from Underworld.

One of my favorite characters :)

I would love to see how to play Vergil in D&D! Since you did Dante might as well do the much cooler edgier brother ;)

Luke's powers are interesting. I feel like he's stronger than Cap but definitely weaker than hulk or thing. Maybe more on par with Colossus? Great build either way

Tbh my number one build id love to see is Batman Beyond. It would be similar to batman in the way war machine was similar to ironman. But also cause Terry is awesome and that show slaps so hard

I’m just now realizing this also works for Kirishima from my hero acedamia

Should’ve also grabbed the Tavern brawler feat. Bumps the STR and turns the unarmed strikes into d4s+STR and also makes it so Luke can grabs a pipe out of a wall, or use a car door as a shield/weapon.

A big thick chain could also be a flail which is 1d8 and can get more techniques with a feat.

Funny you mention Strahd owing you money as a CoS backstory, because I want to run a monk based on Moon Knight...

On the topic of bringing up why you don't pick specific things: In most cases, I like you tossing in a few things here or there about why you didn't pick specific obvious choices like you did here, "Barbarian not as beefy without some Fighter" more or less. However, I also like the idea of particularly difficult or clearly controversial decisions being explained in more detail at the top of a video. Of course Giorno was going to be ruthlessly scrutinized, so preemptively explaining the reasons not to make certain decisions when it's a build you're already sure is going to be seen and reacted to a lot makes sense to me. Plus, it helps people like me recognize the alternate builds for other characters, or just to learn that "hey, these combos exist and probably are hilariously not good for what this build is supposed to be." because I am a poor boy without all the books lol

good build man, or you could just stick to 20 levels of barbarian, only taking the tough feat, and using the other ASIs to get their con to 20 and dex to 18 while taking the unarmed fighting style via Fighting initiate from Tashas, and getting your con buffed to 24 and strength to 18 at 20th level. that way you end up with 21 AC, over 300hp on average, and have an attack bonus of +10 while dealing +8 damage on two attacks a round, while also getting brutal criticals to help with damage, relentless rage with a +13 con save, totemic attunement (i'd go with wolf so you can knock a dude down then ground pound), and unlimited rages forever while never being able to roll under an 18 on strength rolls. Could also shift around some ASIs and end up with tavern brawler, the dual wielding fighting style, and resilient for dex saves for a 3rd attack each round with your bonus action, always having a weapon on hand, having no physical save under +10, and still being just as insanely tough if not more so

Since you did Power Man, now you gotta do Iron Fist, only fitting

Okay, so I think Zatanna is a pretty easy build to think of, she's likely a Wild Mage Sorceress or a Transmutation/Illusion Wizard (depending on whether you want her to have the magic within her from the start or learn it from books that she thought were just some cheap magic trick books that teach her real magic). As for our song bird, she needs to fight with her fists and her voice, so I'll likely see an Open Fists Monk and possibly a Valor Bard (which could be interesting, since Dinah is also a rock star in the comics). Either way, I'd love to see more members of the Justice League, or the Birds of Prey. (Also, I think Oliver is just Clint. Sorry Ollie.)

Calligraphy for the win!!!

Just gonna use this for my kirishima build

And I would have thought champion fighter with folk hero. Lol all and all. Good build none the less.

I would actually just alter Folk Hero Background to include the skills related to the Noble. With Tasha's pretty much anything is possible. Because I think Luke Cage much more fits the Folk Hero background. Also I deeply dislike the dumb barbarian archetype (not that you can't play it, I just won't)... so this is incredibly interesting to me and might be one of my favorite builds from your channel... Also how have i been following you for like a year and a half and am not subbed? What the hell!?

can't wait for the 500k hand-writing reveal video...

Tulok should do a build focused around true strike and calligraphy. I’m thinking scroll wizard

Tulok: "you have no magic damage" Me: so Ironfist, right? It's gotta be Ironfist!

still kinda wanna see Tulok make the ULTIMATE CALIGRAPHY MASTER; AMATURASU

Feeding the algorithm, but I may tweak this to add some levels of rouge for expertise and free dodge to mitigate more damage, or drunken master monk for dex baised melee attacks, mobility, and magical attacks

Ok if we're doing Black Canary (she's my vote btw), there has to be at least 8 levels of sorcerer for the "SCREAM" spell. Personally I'd make BC a sorcerer/fighter 'cause her power mainly comes from within herself & plus, she can go toe to toe with the likes of Wonder Woman.

10:57 Tulok the Bardbarian

6:50 And peace was never an option.

Homebrewed a new class that has. Truestrike. & calligraphy just for tulok

I hope we get a Jessica Jones build one day!

The thiccc calculator was awesome

Three words: please make Sokka!

Still pulling for Eglantine Price (Bednobs and Broomsticks), Winifred Sanderson (Hocus Pocus), Prince Voltran (Flash Gordon), Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, Councilor Troi, Mary Poppins, and the Reverend Doctor Syn (The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh).

Damage depends on your DM. My barbarian would literally pick up enemies and hit other enemies with that enemy. I could see Luke doing the same thing. Picking things up and hitting people/enemies is tavern brawler territory.

You know, after watching this video, I think it was a missed opportunity that Tasha's didn't include optional features that replace Extra Attack. Of course, I can see why it wouldn't have occurred to them; multiclasses are pretty much the only circumstance I can think of where someone wouldn't want Extra Attack over practically any other feature you could come up with. Still, though, it could've been a neat way to get a little more bang for your buck on those builds, not to mention another opportunity to introduce features that add just a bit more character and customization to the martial classes. Idk, just a random thought.

"Sweet Christmas!"

"Cooked in some science experiments and came out well done meaning that his meat got a little bit" hey man you can't say that "tough" ohh

So interesting thought what if you beiefly mentioned how decent the build would be a certain levels say 5-10-15-20 so that way people could see how how good/bad it performs at the lower levels working up to capping at 20?

So for Robocop, I kind of had some ideas, warforged or revenant zombie for race and for class artificer that's either artillerist or armorer. Does crossbow expert work for guns or are there feats for firearms?

Do you have a build for a non magical healer? i know like the healer feat and aasimar with lay on hands but just wondering if you had some that you could do like a combat medic style patch em up vs full on healing

Could you perhaps do ainz oll gown or rimuru tempest

For your patron if I become a fifth level barbarian do I get access to the discord voting on new builds and access to your homebrew or are they all separate

What is the best battle maneuver, damage-wise? Ignoring the additional effect like tripping, taunting, added reach etc.

Nice. But what about Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades for a future build?

This is... the ultimate choking build! Just use your athletics skill and advantage on Strngth checks to choke any enemy that breathes and you can grapple, and you wil crush most of them in the matter of a few rounds. None will escape your grasp!