Watch this before you play The Fiend Warlock

Watch this before you play The Fiend Warlock | Players Handbook Subclass

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In this guide for the Fiend warlock we go over its main strengths, weaknesses, spells and abilites and answer the question is the Fiend the best warlock subclas in the Players Handhbook? Can it keep up with the Fathomless and Genie from Tashas Cauldron of Everything?
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"You have made a pact with a fiend from the lower planes of existence, a being whose aims are evil, even if you strive against those aims. Such beings desire the corruption or destruction of all things, ultimately including you. Fiends powerful enough to forge a pact include demon lords such as Demogorgon, Orcus, Fraz’Urb-luu, and Baphomet; archdevils such as Asmodeus, Dispater, Mephistopheles, and Belial; pit fiends and balors that are especially mighty; and ultroloths and other lords of the yugoloths."

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@RichMerry 2 жыл бұрын

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@DungeoneersPack 2 жыл бұрын

I would to see WotC revisit this warlock subclass and give it some variety similar to the genie subclass. Lots of differences between the archdevils that would offer more than just fire.

@Hadex79 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Especially since there are fiends that seem to fit other pacts better. Why would Orcus grant fire and not something closer to the Undead patron? Same for Levistus or Dagon? Maybe that is too granular to be practical but maybe something like the Genie with a list of general applicability in conjunction with spells specific to the greater fiendish super-species (demons, devils, etc...).

@yunglocke3952 Жыл бұрын

For my warlock I had an idea of eventually overthrowing my patron by casting summon fiend or summon greater demon and then casting planar binding, binding him in service towards me

@the_aberration7398 11 ай бұрын

What happened when the duration of the spell ran out? Were you able to make it last indefinitely with some sort of home-brew or something?

@abj6920 Жыл бұрын

Thematically it is THE original warlock, the concept of selling your soul to the devil is pretty much what the warlock is about. I feel like it and archfey were made first and really don't hold up anymore, I wish they got a revamp. Genie already has specifics for elements, I think Fiend should have specific lists and factors depending on the circles or allegiances of your patron in hell (like how tieflings have different bloodline abilities). I think Warlocks are the most costumizable class ever and Fiend at least in abilities doesn't give much to play with.

@rugerandres7407 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like the fiend and great old one subclasses should've had their 14th lvl abilities switched. To me I makes a lot more sense for an eldritch Cthulhu character to be able to teleport someone to a nightmare dimension that deals psychic damage. And it it would be more fitting for a fiend warlock to have a permanent charm ability, it goes hand in hand with the whole devil's tongue/ succubus theme.

@abj6920 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you're so right! I never thought of that!

@leohale6449 2 жыл бұрын

All relaxed now, Thanks Rich.

@RichMerry 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy the shorter videos. I'm trying to get more content in less time.

@kendannon4435 11 ай бұрын

I think the warlocks should have at least as many official patrons as cleric diety domain stuff. if i DMed i'd add that in. and make a throw a bonus action. lol. IT's more fun that way.