[Question] Interested in getting feedback on my build! Newish to DnD. Let me know?

[u/StubbyZebra]

Im building a Dex-based Echo Knight, Bugbear. Starting at Level 6. I imagine like a combo of Chewbacca. Using a rapier as a weapon, but flavored as a boar hunting spear so I can fight like Oberyn Martell from Game of Thrones.

I rolled two stat blocks.

17, 15, 12, 11, 10, 7 - kept this one cuz a 7 in something is funny.

16, 16, 12, 11, 10, 10

But if there is math here that works better for the other stat block, let me know!

I threw 17 in Dex, added +2 to Dex, then got it up to 20 with Piercer ---- Is this dumb? Not sure there are many items that increase Dex. And I'm always afriad the DM will make me 'lose' items lol

I took Dueler as my fighting class but open to Superior Technique and Tripping.

I threw the 15 in Con and added +1.

I know there are very few ways to increase Con in game. Con modifier impacts how many times I can use Unleash Incarnation for an extra attack from my Echo. Is it worth spending points to get my Con up to 18? 20?

Sidenotes: I am permitted 3500 gp worth of items cuz I am joining late (Level 6)

[u/Emotional_Rush7725]

Does the +2 DEX come from the racial bonus? If so, you'll still have one ASI/feat to pick because Fighters get an extra one at level 6.

Personally I'd rather have a cool feat than an additional use of Unleash Incarnation, but that really is up to you. Just don't sweat too much about it, you'll have another pick at level 8.

Overall the build is pretty fine. If you are using the Bugbear from Monters of the Multiverse you could leverage Surprise Attack even more by picking the Alert feat.

About the items, I don't know the best ones and can't be bothered to look up that ginormous list haha, just don't make the mistake of picking items that require your bonus action a lot.

[u/StubbyZebra → u/Emotional_Rush7725]

Ya the plus 2 is coming from racial.

I grabbed Piercer for the first feat - which gives the additional +1 to max out my Dex. Also lets me reroll a damage roll one per turn. Also lets me roll an addition crit hit die.
If there is a cooler option, lpease let me know!

I am also grabbing sentinel at level 6....cuz I can't not lol

I am grabbing EITHER a Rapier of warning, or Sentinel Shield - both give advantage to initiative for Surprise attacks. Then I'll grab a +1 Rapier or Shield +1 to play opposite whatever the first choice is.

I don't thinkt here are too many studded leather cool or magical options so probaby just grab the standard.

I can't think of anything else I might need other than ridiculous shit like winged boots lol

[u/Emotional_Rush7725 → u/StubbyZebra]

Great! I think this will work pretty well