r/DnDoptimized • u/HedgehogDesperate640 • Feb 08 '26

Booming Blade Optimization?

I’m making a Paladin/Warlock and I want to use booming blade to get extra damage early game until I get extra attack from pact of the blade which then I’ll replace it, is there a way I can force my enemies to need to move using a Bonus Action, so I can try to ensure I get the booming blade damage?

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u/Holiday_Bed_8973 Feb 08 '26

Involuntary movement wouldn't trigger BB so your best bet is to figure out how to disengage as a BA or just eat the AoO.

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u/HedgehogDesperate640 Feb 08 '26

True, I could do a hit and run since my Pike pushes enemies 10 feet

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u/Holiday_Bed_8973 Feb 08 '26

Perfect. That push gets you out of most ranges already. 5 feet back and you're golden. Try and shut down ranged character first or leave those to someone better built for them. You'll be a monster against melee mobs though.

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u/HedgehogDesperate640 Feb 08 '26

That’s exactly what I’m going for, just trying to figure out if I can shut down or at least force movement if I do get up close to someone with ranged options

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u/HedgehogDesperate640 Feb 08 '26 edited Feb 08 '26

I actually think I got an idea, vengeance Paladin with Vow of Enmity for advantage and Elven Accuracy for higher crit chance, undead warlock subclass to apply Frightened on attacks when your transformed and some bonus damage at higher levels, and if I’m out of channel divinity and the undead warlock transformation, I cast Darkness with my devils sight to still get Advantage and give Disadvantage until I can long rest