I could approach it from the other side, with 1 level of AT and then 5 levels of BS. Plus I'd be stuck with only 1st level spells until 7th level overall, which is similar spell progression to a straight AT, albeight with a wider variety of cantrips and 1st level spells than a straight AT. That would mean starting as AT3 with Cunning Action, 2d6 Sneak Attack, and a few limited spells, but waiting until 5th level overall for access to rituals, and 6th overall for Bladesong. One possibility is to start with straight AT for 4 and then add in the 2 to 5 levels of BS. I don't want to dilute my levels too much and overly delay ASIs, so it looks like the best option would be to stick to groups of 4 or so levels.
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My dillema is deciding how to distribute my levels, specifically when during my progression to mix in the Bladesinger levels. (Bladesong ends if you use a two handed weapon, so no normal crossbows or bows.)
In combat, I'll sprinkle in control spells as needed, but mostly Sneak Attack with Booming Blade/Rapier/Disengage when melee is an option, and Hand Crossbow/Hide for ranged. I will be the Face, Trapfinder, Striker, Scout, and Utility Caster. The rest of the party is a Barbarian tank, Life Cleric healer, and Sorlock blaster. I'd like a bit more casting utility than a straight AT, so I'm planning to dip at least two levels into Bladesinger, and possibly as many as 5 levels.
I'm playing a Half Elf spellthief character, and am planning to go with a mix of Arcane Trickster and Bladesinger. We're starting a new campaign at 3rd level, which will be going to roughly 15th level.
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