Bard or Sorcerer [Archive] - Wizards Community

Bard or Sorcerer [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Omni47
07-06-06, 05:55 PM Have this idea for a rogue with spellcasting abilities and I know he will be taking 4 lvls in fighter (weapon specialization) and 1 in barbarian (more for flavor than abilities). I also want him to be able to cast spells more from having a knack at it than studying so that leaves out wizard. Bard seems good because it won't cut down on my skill progression, but the spells they get are pretty lame. Sorcerer is cool because who doesn't like fireball and lighting bolt. Any advice on how to proceed would be most appreciated. THANKS
__DnD4Life__
07-06-06, 06:12 PM Well, you could always look at beguiler in PHBII. It is sortof a sneaky illusionist that casts spont spells, just like the sorc. The build looks a little wide-angle though, the Barb level in ther is kinda confusing.
Omni47
07-06-06, 08:53 PM Well at one point in his life he had been torchered and the experience made him go a tad insane. One of the symtoms of his madness is uncontrollable raging.
wvmmafan
07-24-06, 09:29 AM If you just want maic for offense, then go sorccerer.
But if your rogue, is the type that like playing behid the scenes, whispering ideas in important peoples ears, I would go with bard.

Personally I like playing the cerebral rogue, but what your guy is doing is up to you.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Omni47 07-06-06, 05:55 PM	Have this idea for a rogue with spellcasting abilities and I know he will be taking 4 lvls in fighter (weapon specialization) and 1 in barbarian (more for flavor than abilities). I also want him to be able to cast spells more from having a knack at it than studying so that leaves out wizard. Bard seems good because it won't cut down on my skill progression, but the spells they get are pretty lame. Sorcerer is cool because who doesn't like fireball and lighting bolt. Any advice on how to proceed would be most appreciated. THANKS
__DnD4Life__ 07-06-06, 06:12 PM	Well, you could always look at beguiler in PHBII. It is sortof a sneaky illusionist that casts spont spells, just like the sorc. The build looks a little wide-angle though, the Barb level in ther is kinda confusing.
Omni47 07-06-06, 08:53 PM	Well at one point in his life he had been torchered and the experience made him go a tad insane. One of the symtoms of his madness is uncontrollable raging.
wvmmafan 07-24-06, 09:29 AM	If you just want maic for offense, then go sorccerer. But if your rogue, is the type that like playing behid the scenes, whispering ideas in important peoples ears, I would go with bard. Personally I like playing the cerebral rogue, but what your guy is doing is up to you.