How to Play the Mask in Dungeons & Dragons (Cartoon Build for D&D 5e)
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
- Today we have a build for the Mask in Dungeons & Dragons. The Mask is Jim Carrey's most chaotic character, and that's saying something. This will let you bring all that glorious cartoon chaos to D&D 5e.
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Advice to all DM’s out there, if your bard casts Irresistible Dance on a criminal, make sure to describe the criminal as dancing poorly, since guilty feet have got no rhythm
I see you are one of the four people who got his god-tier joke.
Hehe
🎷
But what about smooth criminals? I bet they've got some good moves.
GOD DAMMIT IT ALWAYS BEEN GEORGE MICHAELS
"I'm going to pistol whip the next person that say shenanigans!"
"Hey Tulok, how would you describe The Mask wacky antics?"
Oh you mean Shenanigans?
**oooooooooh**
Farva 5e build when?
@@tulokthebarbrarian2033 tulok, for October can you possibly do a micheal myers, sorin markov, or liliana vess build?
*Wacky antics intensify*
@@shottygod13 I'm pretty sure he's already done Michael Myers
Finally, a true trickster god build
If I'm being honest I was expecting at least two levels of Warlock. Disguise self is great to have on a Bard but it's even better when you can do it at will which the mask does a lot. Not to mention Fey warlock would have been a really good pick because of the Charming ability you get at level 1. I would literally do this build the exact same way but instead of 19 bard / 1 rogue, I would have done 18 bard / 2 fey warlock
I feel like if you're going for a trickster god build, as in the point of the build is at least partially to deceive, you should build out your wisdom a little more, and take three levels in Fey wanderer. Even with expertise in persuasion and deception those extra five points can be super duper helpful (to note: that is a 10 + 14, to a total of 24 on charisma based checks with which you have expertise, as opposed to a + 19) then also, changeling or the warlock "mask of many faces" plus the friends cantrip
19 levels of bard is really good, but if you don’t think you’ll go that high I recommend 3 levels of hex blade warlock with pact of the blade. Disguise self for free, summon a giant hammer out of no where, and hit with the powers of nonsense instead of strength or dexterity.
I was wondering if he’d grab some warlock for invocations, but was honestly thinking he’d get swashbuckler for extra slipperiness.
I'm doing this, btw.
The problem with this is that you miss out on the 18th level of bard, meaning no invulnerability or wish spells
I could even see Dao Genie warlock
Your vessel can be like a Hat or a Bag which can be used as a focus and bludgeoning damage (a boxing glove on a chain coming out of a hat as Eldritch Blast or Bludgeoning dmg)
I'll be honest, I'm impressed, I didn't think this build could be done.
Movie Mask seems pretty powerful, but if you read the comics you find out that The Mask (or Big-Head) is basically a seintent, homicidal infinity gauntlet with a toonish flair. He can just blink a Tarrasque out of existence, or worse, into one.
And when I say infinity gauntlet, I mean it. In one comic, Lobo fights The Mask, and they wind up literally blowing up half a galaxy.
The Mask is definitely one of those omnipotent, scary God things that you have to outthink rather than fight directly, or I should say, outthink the person wearing it... and hope The Mask hasn't overtaken their personality completely yet.
and thats where the low int and wis comes into play
Saying that, it's pretty hard to out think someone that just says no to all forms of conventional damage. I'm sure there's something you could do, but in a high pressure environment with the intelligence of even a great mind, it's probably not going to go well. I think the real problem is that we all know someone that would have fun actually playing this in a campaign, and the DM would love or hate them, no middle ground
Their only limitation would be the intelligence and wisdom of the host. Their other scores would be very high indeed.
@@matthewparsons4597 There's a known "weakness" in that you can convince or guilt trip the Mask's wearer into removing it. It does require the Mask not to have completely taken over yet, and for you to be VERY good at essentially talk no jutsu-ing someone, but it's been done in the comics.
and that's why they are a bard.
5:04
Anvil Prices
Standard 100 gp
Steel (small) 45 gp
Steel (full-sized) 95 gp
Gold 500 gp
Mithril 1000 gp
I like your style
#knowledge
Plot Armor - Priceless. For everything else money can buy, there's Masterclass Card.
Where did you get this info? according to D&D wiki, an anvil costs only 50 gold, and you can only get the one type.
Wtf you need a mythril anvil
I’m convinced that this was just documentary of Jim Carrey being himself for a couple of hours but just marketed as a movie.
I feel much the same way about David Bowie and Labyrinth.
@@christopherbacon1077 same
Not enough people are appreciating the two-for-one you gave here for the Bugs Bunny build. Well done, sir.
I am actually playing a mask like character in my campaign, a slimefolk Druid that became aware of the fourth wall after his mind was transferred from his dying firbolg body, into a device that was originally going to be placed into a warforge body, but was dropped down the stairs, out a window, and into a slime, I chose Druid because shape shifting in a way that people can still know that it is you would make sense for a slime
I was looking for a fun way to break the 4th wall in dnd and this build might be it
Being dropped down the stairs is what made you work better.
“Woke up in Newtopia, where I fell down a flight of stairs”
Are you testing the oozefolk UA or playing an homebrew?
At the time of typing this, my original comment has 69 likes, and by law of the internet, I must say “Nice”
I mean, you obviously won't make him a Bard, you do way too many bards. It's not like they're the most versatile class.
Better its a variant human bard. The most unique of all combinations! Was disappointed at the lack of true strike and scribe tools considering this is supposed to be a choas GOD build.
Take a shot of apple juice everytime Tulok says shenanigans
Sure you could do water but think of how many doctors you’ll keep away with this strategy
Perosnally, I would have grabbed Eldritch Adept for Mask of a Thousand Faces, having Disguise Self at will opens you up for MANY more zany costumes, without having to worry about running out of slots.
Thought the same thing.
And it's so on-brand
I’m excited to see whether you drew more from the grim and gritty comics, the wacky and whimsical movie, or some hybrid of the two.
Pretty sure the grim and gritty would take an extra 20 levels to get both reality warping and bloodrage damage dealing.
Or the cartoon
Im like 99% sure my DM would hate me using this build, so naturally I'm gonna use it.
For true madness, you'd pick the Eldritch Adept feat and pick mask of many faces, you can now change costumes at will, no cost.
I love how this is basically the most op build that tulok suggests being the dm
Before it even starts...
This is the build I didn't know I wanted.
SSSSSSSSSSSSSMOKIN'! It's party time! P-A-R-T-why? 'Cause I gotta! With a slick attire and a lovable set of quips, the guy would be a really bizarre family member no one knows how they work but they get away with an array of things. An Uncle Iroh build for something a bit more leveled but also provides some solid advice.
"ok, but why are you traveling with adventurers?"
"P-A-R-T-Why? Cuz I gotta!"
Honestly, that'd be the closest ANYONE would get to finding out why the Mask suddenly decided to take up adventuring...well, at least without having some wacky things happen to them mid-sentence.
Loving this build. Minor correction on Otto's Irresistible Dance:
The saving throw happens at the END of the creature's turn (after they've used it to dance), meaning that you get one round for free.
Minor correction to the correction. The spell only says they can use an action to make a saving throw.
"A dancing creature must use all its movement to dance without leaving its space and has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws and attack rolls. While the target is affected by this spell, other creatures have advantage on attack rolls against it. As an action, a dancing creature makes a Wisdom saving throw to regain control of itself. On a successful save, the spell ends."
@@austinhaltiner1489 Oh, right. Sorry. But that still happens after they've used their movement, right? So they cannot move or take any other actions on their turn.
@@DvirPick I believe so
@@DvirPick Sorry got a bit mixed up. They use all of their movement but can till take other actions. So they could make an attack or cast a spell but the have to remain under the affects of the spell if they choose not to try and make the save.
That "realize my way is just better" flex was so funny I nearly did a spit take! (I really shouldn't drink anything while watching your videos)
Wrong, hydrate or die-drate!
Calling it now: If Po wins the Po-ll, he's gonna be a Long Death Monk with a Level Dip into Cleric.
I think Tai-Lung would be a Open hand Monk, with his pressure point skills kinda being like the “Quivering Palm” move they get. Tbh I think Po would be Open Hand as well, it doesn’t suit him to do Necrotic Damage, but I’m sure there are arguments for both.
@@bloodhexesillustration1977 My thoughts for Po being an LD over an OH were that Touch of the Long Death seems more like a Wuxi Finger Hold than Quivering Palm (which is more like Ti Lung's pressure points) and that Hour of Reaping can be easily reflavored so that instead of terrifying foes with a deathly Aura, they're instead Intimidated by the sheer awesome might of your unbelievable awesomeness.
Also calling it - based on his Sturdy physique and the fact that Pandas live at high-ish altitudes, I'm guessing Po would be a beast-flavored Goliath instead of a Bugbear.
Gotta say, Tulok, this build was nothing short of Ssssmmmoookiiinnn'!!!
Your editing is genius. Especially the Spells timing with the appropriate clips.
Been waiting for this type of build forever. Can’t wait to see what this looks like
Creation Bard is great but the first 4 levels should really be Celestial Warlock (Loki would most likely count as a Celestial in D&D)
Eldritch Invocation of Mask of Many Faces seems super apropos
Pact of the Blade at level 3 to make mallets or improvised weapons
Improved pact of the blade to allow for the 2 handed weapons
This saves a ton of the Bard spell slots and adds the actual Mask.
You're still the best Tulok and I always love the snark.
Every time I think, "How on earth can you make [character] usable in D&D?" And every time, I'm surprised and satisfied.
You really are the best in the biz. 🎭
Just watching the background clips reminds me how much I loved this movie!
Listening to this actually caused me to revise my build for James Eckert from the Dragon Knight series. Initially, I was thinking "If I build him, go Life Domain Cleric for a few levels, then Moon Druid." Of course, once I double checked the rules, the guy wouldn't be able to turn into a dragon (which is his thing - does it at least once a book). Then, upon listening to your build for this guy, seeing the True Polymorph spell, realizing it's a bard spell, I'm now like "2 levels of Paladin, followed by 18 levels of Bard." Grants him a bit more hp, and proficiency with all weapons - probably just take the Defense Fighting Style for extra AC to explain why he's not that great with weapons. Also, gives him his supply of healing, and bards can get healing spells, and many bard spells seem to fit the "Do no Magic Harm" that Magickians of the Dragon Knight world have to follow. Also, in many ways, James is more support and social orientated than combat orientated anyways.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG!!!!
This makes me think "Did Tulok do a Beetlejuice build?", "Would Tulok do a Beetlejuice build", and "Would Beetlejuice be The Mask but intentionally scarier?" Whether or not he does/did, still enjoyed the vids and will continue to enjoy them.
I love you so hard. You are amazing. Your commentary is fantastic and I think your delivery is great. Thank you!!
Definitely going to do this
This might be my favorite video you've made, good sir, but I'm also somewhat biased. Seriously though, your builds are always fun to see
Holy crap, amazing video.
WOOOO! This is AWESOME! And Kung Fu Panda builds up next? Twilight can wait. Also I’ll consider this a pseudo-Pinkie Pie build.
Glad to see you finally got a reason to use the Creation Bard. It's a whacky and zany class that's perfect for a looney tunes character.
While certainly fully playable as a PC, you do have a point in that this would be the epitome of DM NPC for an in universe god or maybe some Archfey shenanigans
Holy crap you _actually did it!_ Thank you!
I love this build, This was pure chaos, right on the money! Just one more character build that I need, Callisto, from Xena. Bonus points for building Xena. Before this build Tulok can binge a tone of Xena episodes, as a treat ;) .
I don't know timelines on different books, but the two alts I would suggest are: the Faceless background seems perfect for Stanley becoming that Bard, and to switch things up a bit you can use the Plasmoid race for an amorphous (and thus more cartnoonish) body... as plasmoids tend to be naked, you can claim to be wearing a humanoid suit (like in MIB)
Yes this is one of my all time favorite characters ever since I was a kid especially after reading the gorey comics too. I figured it would be a bard just cause they are the perfect fit for a zany character that trolls their enemies like Bugs Bunny but I love the addition of rogue at the end for intimidation cause it does fit more with the comics and I never thought about that. Great build as always Tulok and yes future Phil you are looking good. I've never gotten the chance to play D&D but this will definitely be my first character and is pretty close to how I've tried to build him, thanks for this.
This build is so versatile you could tweak it a bit and represent nearly every cartoon character out there (albeit with some MAD, but hey, they’re all a bit Looney)
Swap out that Rogue level for Ranger and you basically have Elmer Fudd. Want to play Wile E. Coyote, Brain, or even Phineas? Artificer. Pick Barbarian instead and play Donald or Taz.
This is awesome!!!
Goals (@0:28)
Stats (@0:53)
Background & race (@1:41)
Bard 1 (@2:10)
Bard 2 - now with Expertise (@3:49)
Bard 3 - let's add some sub-class (@4:21)
Bard 4 - improved with ASI (@5:38)
Bard 5 (@5:59)
Bard 6 (@6:20)
Bard 7 (@7:00)
Bard 8 - with added ASI (@7:12)
Bard 9 (@7:48)
Bard 10 - with extra Expertise & Magically delicious Secrets (@8:08)
Bard 11 (@8:57)
Bard 12 - and with even more ASI (@9:23)
Bard 13 (@9:37)
Bard 14 (@9:52)
Bard 15 (@10:31)
Bard 16 - adding just a "little bit" more ASI (@10:59)
Bard 17 (@11:06)
Bard 18 - Ooooh, we've added additional Magical Secrets (@11:33)
Bard 19 - NOW WITH THE MOST ASI ALLOWED BY LAW!!! (@12:16)
Rogue 1 - Wait! Have we sneaked in more Expertise & skill? (@12:21)
Pros (@12:56)
Cons (@13:14)
9:16 Tulok that is a phenomenal joke, and you should feel great about it
I NEED to play this
Looking forward to that Sears Tower build you mentioned!
What a great video to coincide with my birthday :))
*Sssssssssmokin!*
Another banger vid! Keep up the Great Work!
Po sounds awesome!
Phil sometimes you put too much power in the hand of the player, and I would just like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I was just working on Frank Drebin from Naked Gun in PF2e to celebrate Guns & Gears so I appreciate this so much
*Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask*
A variant human bard (with a level in rogue); by day, he is Stanley Ipkiss, a mild-mannered, hopeless romantic of a human commoner, but by night, he is able to don a magical mask created by worshippers of a trickster god and become The Mask, a wild, green-faced, practically invincible trickster. Many have compared this creature to a Toon.
Voting for Poe would just be asking Tulok to make a character with his ooze subclass. And I’m here for it!
Very good. I expected Bard but was surprised you didn't throw in some levels of Chaos Sorcerer as well
Well, this is awesome
"Why don't you just DM?"
Greatest flex in history of D&D. Change my mind.
I was literally thinking this would also make a good Bugs Bunny build with the Rabbitfolk race (and maybe Vicious Mockery instead of Friends), and you pretty much read my mind.
This could also make a good build for Monika.
0:40 Didn't know this was a dream build
Finally! We can finally learn what the point of the mask is!
Now I don't know if that was intentional or not and that really bothers me
0:28 You know what that is foreshadowing.
The Grinch. ✅
Count Olaf. ✅
The Mask. ✅
Doctor Robotnik.
Mr. Popper.
The Riddler.
And Horton the Elephant.
The grinch: ruclips.net/video/-54XY75bnJA/видео.html
Count Olaf: ruclips.net/video/daiKjL0mbfA/видео.html
@@Dile0303 So he’s already begun the Jim Carrey Universe, and didn’t realize it…
@@Dile0303 That makes me wonder, why haven't we seen The Riddler?
@@andrewpowers2249 Oh we definitely will.
He did a lot of Batman's rogue gallery already so I know he likes them too, he probably just doesn't wanna overwelm us with many characters from the same series or he hasn't found an interesting build.
Cool
I always wanted to make this character
The fact that Tulok knows and apparently listens to Bad Religion makes me insanely happy.
I would love to see this in action!
Buddy of mine took creation bard to 18th level, Fourth level in he took the wild magic sorcerer (IE right after choosing creation as his bard subclass) called it the "shenanigancer"
Jesse Faden can also take control of people, and has a lot of costume changes that don't actually provide physical armor.
Tulok finally made a character so busted they may as well just be the DM.
This build is chaotic good
Bard is just so so so good
The Rakdos Background makes sense for the mask. Change my mind.
Episode 332 of the Fire Emblem stats: Stanley Ipkiss.
The Mask is a cartoon character who can pull anything out of his ass so he's great at every weapon type, including the mounts, heavy armor, and authority.
All of his stats are pretty damn high. Clearly he's the bonus boss of this game.
I'm going to guess Bard. I don't have any specific ideas about how Bard abilities would work to replicate the Mask, but he just gives off crazy bard energy.
For when you want to be absolutely, positively, SMOKIN'!
Speaking of cartoons, I’m half expecting Bugs Bunny.
Bard Level 12. THERE’S THE JOKE!!!!
If Tulok makes that build he’ll be despicable.
holy SHIT i was literally JUST thinking about this
Yeah I'm making this an npc that fucks with the party thank you
Nice!!!
Thanks
I just wish I had the charisma and creativity irl to play something like this to make it fun for everyone. Because to play him well I think you’d have to be a certain type of person
Ah, a Snow Leopard or *Thee* Big Fat Panda -
Here's my take on them -
The Snow Leopard
Background - Soldier with Criminal features (guy's clearly not a good guy) - Swap Athletics for Acrobatics.
Race - Tabaxi - would of gone Leonin, but he doesn't do much roaring - does some crazy climbing though. Stealth and Perception.
Class - Barbarian. Grab Athletics and Survival. Expecting Monk, right - dude's too angry. Seems to rely on brute force. For unarmed attacks, his claws will help out for a few levels. Starting Level 3 though - Path of the Beast. d6 damage with claws while raging and a bonus attack. Lots of cool things that make this leopard scary beyond scary. Depending on how you feel - maybe swap to Fighter at Level 15 to get Unarmed Fighter to have a d6 punch when he's calm and not raging, and go Champion for better Crit chances, or Battlemaster for some Maneuvers. Bump up Strength and Con.
Stats - Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, Wisdom, Intelligence, Charisma (no one likes him).
*Thee* Big Fat Panda
Background - Folk Hero, Guild Merchant, or customize for Ascended Fanboy - One of the common folk, whose adoptive father runs a noodle restaurant, that he works at. Persuasion would be nice to have. Same with History (He knows all about the famous fighters).
Race - Bugbear (referencing it due to your choice for another bear-type character). He does have some Stealthy moments, and that funny Sneak Attack in the second movie.
Class: Rogue/Monk. Rogue to grab a few skills and expertise in some. Grab Deception, Acrobatics, Athletics, and Intimidation (he has his moments) then swap to Monk. Not sure how to to the Wusho Finger Hold, but Way of the Open Hand seems to fit him. Dexterity and Wisdom would be good ideas.
Stats - Dexterity, Wisdom, Constitution, Strength, Intelligence, and let's dump Charisma (as we've got most of the needed skills covered anyways). (Optionally, could go Path of the Beast with Unarmed Fighter from Fighting Initiate, to use his Thickness, but he'd lose most of the important social skills.)
Drink a shot of water when tulok says "shenanigans".
"George Michael Sembello"
Ow. Tulok, that…that hurts, man. Why would you do this to me?
Rabbit playable race + this = Bugs Frickin Bunny
I know what I’m playing next🤣this is awesome
Isnt this just a Legendary Artifact that grants wish at will.
I was guessing a bard with wild magic sorcerer, but this looks like a fun build
I got your music joke, and indeed, thought it was good! Hahaha
I was just talking about Jim Carrey yesterday
Dm: Please introduce your character
Me: They call me Cuban Pete. I'm the king of the rumba beat. When I play the maracas I go chick-chicky-boom, chick-chicky boom
Idk if you take requests, but a build for Shawn Spencer from Psych would be killer
0:38. He really just did that, didn't he?
Let's Go!
This is an awesome build, but I’d love to see some dragon prince builds, at least for the characters that won’t probably progress more in the next four seasons
Envisions an anvil running and jumping off a wall and splatting a foe
This is exactly what I wanted for a character I am making for the 5e campaign I am going to be in in December. The lore for the world at this point is that there was several apocalypses and it killed most of the Norse Gods but Loki is MIA (The Joke is "Loki is dead." "Is he?". So my character is a bard who has voices in their head not realizing its Loki himself. So if my bard sees the end of this, Loki could very well be making a comeback and I find that hilarious
Great video! I’m going on a nostalgia trip, so how do we build Generator Rex, Tron, or Moon Knight? Hope everyone reading this has a good day.
I've wondered about how to build generator rex, and artificer armorer, does get the closest, a fighter and rogue dip also helps.
Oh hell yeah.
So I totally want a rock band bard that summons a bunch of spectral musicians to do a ton of thunder damage.
Bardificer, i may have done this
Can't wait for the Bruce Almighty build
How to play Tai Lung from Kung Fu Pan... Wait, yes finally! Thank you ❤️
i dont play dnd but isn't that just a tabaxi monk reflaver way of the open hand and call it his nerve attack
Bards entertain others; The Mask seems to mostly do what he does to amuse himself.
These "you can di anything" at the end made me think of another character.