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tegyriusI spent some time yesterday thinking about how to do an IK-to-5e conversion of the warcaster, who is such a staple of the IK miniatures game.
The conclusion at which I arrived is that it's not really necessary under 5e. All the tools are already in place:
That's it, really. All of the other stuff about focus and controlling mechanika is an artifact of the wargame that doesn't have to be ported over into a tabletop RPG.
The conclusion at which I arrived is that it's not really necessary under 5e. All the tools are already in place:
- Start with a caster base class - wizard by preference, but I can see cleric, sorcerer, or even warlock all working out (warlock seems like a Cryxian thing).
- Take some option, whether a cleric domain or a multiclass dip, that provides martial weapon and medium armor proficiency. Heavy would be better but a breastplate is within the scope of the fluff and art.
- Take the War Caster feat.
That's it, really. All of the other stuff about focus and controlling mechanika is an artifact of the wargame that doesn't have to be ported over into a tabletop RPG.