Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

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I have read that some people drop Eldritch Chain when Eldritch Doom becomes available. Is it worth it for a blaster? Is Eldritch Doom just as good or better for an area effect spell? Rather, is it worth sacrificing it for a different Dark?

And there was a post about an Eldritch Doom bug after one of the summer updates. Has that been resolved?

While I am here asking about Warlocks, I am curious about adding an epic feat. This character already has Eldritch Master. Hellball looks powerful, but that is not available yet. Compared to the other epic spells, adding a greater evocation, or even a lesser, as a feat seems smarter. Any thoughts on this? You can only cast the epic spells once before resting, is this correct?

Thanks

Doom is good if you go heavy into CHA. Chain is good otherwise.

Doom requires a reflex save. Chain requires a touch attack.

It isn't so cut and dry though. You can forgo Doom even as a CHA warlock. It all depends on what you want for your personal setup, what dark invocations you want, etc.

Essentially - up to you. I just wouldn't recommend Doom unless your DCs are super solid.

also worth noting: as of some time last year, Eldrich Doom is fairly unique among AoE reflex spells in that it bypasses Evasion/Imp Evasion. This can make them reliable damage in many situations, but your target can still save half.
See: viewtopic.php?p=935543#p935543

Chain, on the other hand, will halt if you miss a target, but with RTAs that is fairly improbable.

You also have a difference in target count - Chain goes up to 6 targets with 5 of them taking half damage, Doom can hit everything in a circle with everyone taking full damage with save half.

I went Eldritch Doom over Chain because of the evasion bypass. My DCs are definitely not the best, but a Noxious Blast/Bewitching Blast Doom is still a great crowd control option. Mobs can roll 1 too after all .

This is not a charisma-based warlock, so very little help there, meaning the Eldritch Doom may not be too much of an advantage. Maybe a couple charisma bonuses with a +3 item.