Using a 60-foot rope, the gloom stalker can create a vortex into a pocket dimension, something like a balloon string into an extradimensional space. Disguise Self is pretty self-explanatory, but Rope Trick is an odd ball. The gloom stalker archetype also comes with its own unique spells, such as Disguise Self and Rope Trick, which act more as rogue spells. This can be especially helpful in early levels, as some of the lower level threats, such as wolves, can be convinced to move on. I could find animal helpers from rats to hawks to bears. These practical spells can be used in so many creative ways-gathering information, spying inside castle walls, helping in times of need.

Other spells I would consider are Speak with Animals or Animal Friendship. Naturally, Hunter’s Mark and Hail of Thornes pair nicely with an ambush archer. Next, I would include ranger spells that help seal my enemies’ fate. Remember, the ranger is a tactician’s class. This way, my teammates can converge on the biggest threat. Because I can hide so well and ambush my prey, I’ll fit in with tank players and pick off the surrounding minions. I’ll stack this ranger with an archery fighting style, making him or her lethal and accurate at a distance. Besides, gloom stalkers can hide magically-they don’t necessarily need all that black to be stealthy. The other idea was a black panther, but that feels a little on the nose. Tigers have a similar mystique to jaguars, solitary hunters in deep Asian jungles, but they seem to fit barbarians or fighters. I considered using a couple of different cat builds, thematically speaking (it doesn’t make a difference other than story elements). Jaguars prowl the deepest, darkest jungles, making them a perfect fit for the gloom stalker archetype-at least as far as cat people go. Ok, so maybe you don’t have to look like a jaguar, but it’s thematically sound. Not too bad.īefore we jump in, check out my original adventure, Dead Man’s Tale, for a spooky pirate game. They can see in the dark, double their movement speed, attack with d4 claws, and receive a 20-foot climbing speed. Dexterity receives a +2 bonus and Charisma +1. The racial traits for our feline friends are undeniably cool. Cheetah spots, tiger stripes, lion manes, or any combination thereof are all fair game for the Tabaxi. Wizards can act a fool with quirky cat personality traits, or druids could tap into their primitive nature as a predator. Want a dastardly rogue? Try a black panther, or better yet, a house cat (those little monsters are lethal). Looking for a noble paladin or knight? Try a lion. Tabaxi can take a variety of builds, giving the character some cool creative choices.

Cocky Cat Duelist (Bard: College of Swords).Golden Jaguar Paladin: Oath of Devotion.Consider the following builds when creating a Tabaxi character in DnD 5e

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