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I am building a Fighter character in D&D 5e, starting at level six. None of the archetypes as written really fit my idea, but the Eldritch Knight is closest-- except for the Wizard spells.
What would be the balance implications of swapping out the EK's spell list in favor the Bard spell list?
The biggest concern is likely the fact that the Bard list has access to spells such as Cure Wounds and Healing Word; what would happen if these options were removed? Left in?
The best way to swap up spell lists without unbalancing too much is simply to flavorize your spells. Simply changing the descriptions and appearance of your spells may be enough to achieve what you desire. This is assuming you don't want access to specific spells but rather an improved mouth-feel for your class. The way you've worded the question makes it seem like you're seeking the latter.
