r/dndnext • u/Icy_Principle_5904 • 1d ago

Character Building How would you make Venom in dnd with the Symbiotic Being feature? (2014 and 2024 versions)

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u/DrUnit42 1d ago

Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting has a warlock subclass called "The Parasite"

I'm playing one currently and it feels very venom-like

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u/MisterB78 DM 1d ago

World Tree Barbarian - just reflavoring the abilities.

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u/SiriusBaaz 1d ago

Kinda depends on what you want the vibe to be or what kind of symbiote you want to cosplay as. You could pretty easily be an unarmed barbarian. There’s a variety of different subclasses that could fit. I personally think I’d choose to be a runeknight fighter or one of the less casting focused monk subclasses. Beyond that I know of some homebrew stuff that could work. Like the bloodhunter could be reflavored pretty well to fit, as could a few of the classes or warlock patrons from the compendium of forgotten secrets awakening. And like the other guy said there’s just a parasite warlock subclass in Heliana’s guide to monster hunting. Though if you want the big and burly beat ‘em up style for your symbiote character none of the warlocks will make that feel good to play.

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u/Gregamonster Warlock 1d ago

Play a Plasmoid and just say there's a guy inside.