How much damage can a fighter do?

212.5 points of damage on average (or 644 maximum) A Paladin/Fighter (18/2) with Str 20, Cha 20, and Great Weapon fighting style can make 4 attacks and deal 644 points of damage in a single turn: On the prior turn, activate Sacred Weapon (+Cha to hit) and cast Holy Weapon (+2d8 damage to every attack).

How do you increase damage fighter in 5e?

Ways to increase damage:

max your dex, the bonus to hit and damage DO make a big difference.
shield spear and polearm mastery. This feat let’s you use your bonus action to attack (1d4+dex+weapon bonus+2 from dueling) extra damage.
multiclass to a rogue AFTER level 11.

Are fighters weak 5e?

The only time that I will agree that a fighter is weak is in a game without Feats; the extra ASI become irrelevant pretty quickly once you have a 20 Str and high Con.

Is fighter a bad class?

The fighter is the best class at sustained, at-will damage. Barbarians, Paladins and Rangers all rely on resource management to pull great damage, but after many fights it becomes clear that the Fighter is the one who can hold his stuff together, even if his maneuvers/spells/etc.

Why fighter is the best class?

Fighters are pretty notable at being by far the highest sustained damage per round since they have so many Ability Score Increases to use on maxing stats then taking high damage feats. This gives them incredible versatility like being able to use a net without disadvantage.

Is fighter the best class 5e?

Fighters get more Ability Score Increases than any other class, allowing them to easily explore feats without sacrificing crucial ability scores. They also notably get more attacks than any other class, which can be a lot of fun. Fighters are a great example of “opt-in complexity” in DnD 5e.

What is a good level to multiclass 5e?

A two-level dip into warlock is probably the single best multiclass option for bards. With a single level, you get access to the best cantrip in the game: eldritch blast. With a second level, you can make the best cantrip in the game even better by adding your Charisma bonus to the damage.

Can you multiclass into the same class 5e?

By the rules you cannot. The rules for multiclassing state: With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level, instead of gaining a level in your current class. A subclass is not a new class.