Haunted Armor Artificer multi class build
I'm trying to finalize my build for our Strahd campaign. I've run this by the DM and he loves the idea. I could use some help really fleshing it out and polishing it.
---The character---
My character will reside in/possess a suit of armor (a la Alphonse Elric). Not sure what my backstory will be. But we (me and dm) agree this is a great way to make a thematically appropriate artificer for CoS.
We think it would be appropriate to use the warforged race, and flavor it to match. But another race could be used if there's a better match. We are also talking about a random chance that when I get crit, one of my limbs may fall off and I need to reattach it to use it.
---The class/playstyle---
I'm looking to make a fairly tanky character. We have a Wild Sorcerer, a Death Cleric, and a Blood Hunter, so a solid tank would be a good fit for the team.
I was definitely thinking Artificer Armorer. Beyond that, I'm not sure if/what I would want to multi class. My initial thought was a Paladin or Cleric (forge) multi class before I thought up the haunted armor idea. Now I'm not sure that it fits. Maybe some type of warlock? I'm open to ideas on that one. Whatever I do, I would want it to both contribute to the lore and contribute to the tankiness/cc of the build.
---Other notes---
DM wouldn't care if I built it in 5e or 5.5e rules.
We are trying to have a fairly serious tone, but occasionally silly situations are fine.
I would like a character that's online fairly early on (maybe level 4 ish?)
Any ideas or feedback would be appreciated :)