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How to Build Dungeons & Dragons' Most Powerful Sorcerer Warlock

By combining these two magic-wielding classes, D&D players can create an incredibly powerful
character few enemies will dare approach without caution.
BY JENNIFER MELZER PUBLISHED NOV 12, 2021

When it comes to overpowered Dungeons & Dragons' builds, the Sorlock multiclass combination is
one of the best possible choices. Multiclassing can be a major gamble for inexperienced players, but
those with an understanding of the proper components needed to successfully multiclass a character
can create a player character with near-unlimited powers.

Combining the Sorcerer and Warlock classes grants the character access to one of the most reliable
cantrips in the game: Eldritch Blast. Add in the Sorcerer's Metamagic abilities and the Sorlock can
spam Eldritch Blast at enemies to their heart's desire.
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The Sorlock's Most Important Stats

Every class has at least one core stat that is imperative to their function. Fortunately, both the
Warlock and the Sorcerer rely almost solely on Charisma. CHA determines their spellcasting
modifier, and the higher that modifier is, the more likely ranged spells like Eldritch Blast will hit
their mark.

Dexterity is also important because it affects the player's armor class and initiative bonus. Because
Sorlocks are confined to medium armor, giving them a bit of a boost to their AC with a high DEX
will make them that much harder to hit. Giving them the opportunity to move closer to first in
combat means they can start spamming those Eldritch Blasts before the battle's really gotten heavy.

While not nearly as important as CHA and DEX, Constitution plays a vital role in building a strong
hit point pool for the Sorlock, as well as encouraging their saves to maintain concentration on
ongoing spells and magical effects.
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Breaking Down the Class Levels

One of the most important questions players tend to ask when they plan to create a multiclass
character build is which class they should start with first. When it comes to the Sorlock, it doesn't
actually matter because the proficiencies gained from each class are reputable and necessary in the
long term. Warlocks are proficient when it comes to Wisdom saving throws, while Sorcerers are
proficient with Constitution saves.

One of the primary reasons for getting the Sorcerer's save early on is that, to maintain ongoing
magical spells and effects, they need to be able to hold onto the their concentration by succeeding on
their CON saves. On the other hand, starting out with the Warlock grants access to Eldritch Blast
and their Patron archetype earlier in the game.

It's only necessary for the player to take three levels in Warlock to gain maximum efficiency, with
the other 17 levels focusing solely on the Sorcerer. In what order those levels are taken is entirely up
to the player, but getting both of them into place and on their way by level five guarantees
unleashing the Sorlock's power as quickly as possible.

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Best Subclasses for the Sorlock

When it comes to subclasses, it's important to consider what the character will gain from their
archetype. For this particular build, it's important to make the character as sturdy as possible, which
means choosing the Warlock's Hexblade Patron. Hexblades have access to medium armor and
shields, as well as the Shield spell, which means they'll be more likely to be able to block incoming
damage and protect themselves.

At Warlock level two, choosing the Agonizing Blast invocation will make a major difference when
it's time to start spamming Eldritch Blasts because the player's Charisma modifier can be tacked onto
the damage of a successful blast. For the second invocation, choosing Devil's Sight not only
increases the Sorlock's dark vision capabilities, but also grants them the ability to see through
magical darkness, which can otherwise be impossible to navigate.
For the Sorcerer, the earliest access they gain to their most important spell for this build is earned at
level three. Gaining access to Metamagic allows the Sorlock to take the Quickened spell, which
allows them to spend two sorcery points to cast a spell as a bonus action. At character level five,
Eldritch Blast fires two blasts each time its cast, which means four powerful magical hits per turn.

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Taking the Shadow Magic Origin is the most logical choice because not only does it grant the player
access to the Darkness spell, but the ability to see through their own magical darkness to find
enemies hidden within and fire off spells they'll never see coming.

Best Races for the Sorlock

When choosing a race, the first thing to look at is the racial bonuses offered. Races that boost CHA
and/or DEX will be the most logical choices. Satyrs, Changelings, Tieflings, Halflings, Half-Elves
and Aasimar all start the game out with a +2 boost to CHA, which means they will be that much
closer to maxing out the CHA. As an added bonus, Satyrs get +1 DEX, while Half-Elves and
Changelings get an additional +1 to at least one other stat, which can be used on a DEX Boost.
The Best Feat for a Sorlock

It's often hard to make a strong case for taking feats at the appropriate levels because getting CHA
and DEX maxed is an absolutely priority, however, once those are both at 20, there is one feat in
particular that is incredibly helpful to the Sorlock: War Caster. The War Caster feat gives the
Sorlock advantage on CON saves to maintain that ever important concentration on spells.

War Casters can also cast spells without using the somatic components, meaning their hands are free
to hold onto weapons or shields. They can also make spell attack as an attack of opportunity, so long
as the spell takes one action to cast and targets only one creature. That means they can be Eldritch
Blasted as they're trying to escape, up to three times at maximum levels.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Welcomes Jean-Claude Van Damme to the

Tournament
Mortal Kombat 1 announces that action star Jean-Claude Van Damme will join the roster of
combatants available to enter the tournament.
BY JULIA ANDERSON PUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO

Mortal Kombat 1 will include famed action star Jean-Claude Van Damme as a new character skin
amongst its roster of fighters.

According to its official website, Mortal Kombat 1 will include a Johnny Cage character skin that
turns him into Van Damme as part of its Kombat Pack at launch. In the MK series, Cage is, like Van
Damme, a martial arts expert and Hollywood actor. The soft reboot of the series makes several
changes to its iconic characters, with new versions of fan favorites like Cage, Kitana, Raiden and
others. The title came as something of a surprise, as many fans expected a Mortal Kombat 12 after
another soft reboot a few years prior.
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Mortal Kombat's website describes the new title as part of a "reborn" universe. "The game will
introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang,
featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before, along with a
new fighting system, game modes, bone krushing finishing moves, and more," the website reads. In
addition, Mortal Kombat 1 features a "brand-new cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on
classic rivalries and original backstories for the wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters."

Mortal Kombat Teases a New Entry in the Series

Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed a Mortal Kombat 12 in February 2023, set for release sometime
that year. Over the next several months, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon teased fans with a
potential update on the new entry on social media. In the last few weeks, Mortal Kombat continued
to show brief images of a clock striking one, leading fans to speculate whether it would be a twelfth
game, a remake of the first title, or an entire reboot.

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Mortal Kombat 1 comes a year after the series celebrated its 30th anniversary. For that reason, fans
had previously theorized that Mortal Kombat might release a major title in 2022. Instead, Mortal
Kombat released a commemorative video with a new logo depicting the iconic dragon and yin-yang
symbol with images of the series' characters. During the video, Boon described his wonder at having
created a franchise that spawned into multiple types of media. "This one arcade game that we made
in 1992 has managed to spawn off all these different forms of media," he said.

Mortal Kombat 1 launches on Sept. 19, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
and PC.

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