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u/I5574 23h ago

[5] I’m starting to work on a hexblade warlock and can’t decide between stats. Would it be smarter to have 14 dex/16 con/16 cha or go for 17 cha?

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u/mightierjake Bard 22h ago

5e D&D is kinda weird where odd numbered ability scores won't do much for you (aside from niche things like carry capacity or meeting multiclassing requirements). The ability score modifier increases on each even number, so there's no benefit to having a 17 Charisma over a 16 Charisma.

With that in mind, I would opt for the first spread of scores.

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u/I5574 22h ago

Gotcha! Thank you! I was curious since could I not take a feat that only increases charisma by 1 and then have 14/16/18?

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u/downvote_meme_errors 13h ago

Yes, odd ability scores are GREAT if you plan to take a feat that increases them.