Post/Author/DateTime	Post
lezra62 12-01-03, 07:15 PM	Hey all, I was wondering if you could help by suggesting some spells that are useful in combat that would raise my AC and make me live longer. My DM runs a melee-heavy game and I tend to get knocked around a bit. I know that fly and improved invisibility are my best friends but was wondering what others use/think. Thanks in advance!
Snow Savant 12-01-03, 08:12 PM	Why use a 3rd level slot for Fly when you can use a 2nd level slot for Alter Self to fly, in addition to getting a +5 or so Natural Armor bonus to help prevent you from getting hit. Also, Blur and False Life may be of assistance to you as well. Both 2nd level spells in their own right. The Evocation form of Blur is called Veil of Shadows (MH book).
lezra62 12-01-03, 09:24 PM	Why use a 3rd level slot for Fly when you can use a 2nd level slot for Alter Self to fly, in addition to getting a +5 or so Natural Armor bonus to help prevent you from getting hit. What do I become when I use Alter Self? A creature that can fly but what type of creature?
Snow Savant 12-01-03, 09:28 PM	Avariel Elf ... see the RoF book.
lezra62 12-02-03, 07:18 AM	Bump... Anyone have any other ideas?
Laelenie 12-02-03, 07:24 AM	Originally posted by Snow Savant Why use a 3rd level slot for Fly when you can use a 2nd level slot for Alter Self to fly, in addition to getting a +5 or so Natural Armor bonus to help prevent you from getting hit. Also, Blur and False Life may be of assistance to you as well. Both 2nd level spells in their own right. The Evocation form of Blur is called Veil of Shadows (MH book). not much... but... Change self - Avariel ---> Dispel Magic = a falling human sorceror... SPLAT Fly ---> Dispel Magic = a descending human sorceror... quite a difference...
Sisyfos 12-02-03, 09:23 AM	Originally posted by Laelenie not much... but... Change self - Avariel ---> Dispel Magic = a falling human sorceror... SPLAT Fly ---> Dispel Magic = a descending human sorceror... quite a difference... Snow was right: alter self gives the needed ability and is a lot more versatile also. Sisyfos
lezra62 12-03-03, 07:39 AM	bumping again...
nikademus 12-03-03, 07:55 AM	Hello, First in my opinion alter self is a must have spell. You could use the old "become invisible and summon monster" trick. Just take Summon Monster 5 as your 5. Level spell. I assume you have improved invisibility already. Nikademus
Laelenie 12-03-03, 11:56 AM	Originally posted by Sisyfos Snow was right: alter self gives the needed ability and is a lot more versatile also. Sisyfos sysyfos :whatsthis if you dispel an altered self flying mage (flying for transforming into a fliying creature) he FALLS. if you dispel a mage who has cast fly it gently flies to the ground... as i said.. one point in favor of the fly spell... of course alter self is pretty powerful.. still fly has some advantage...
Tellish_of_Ket 12-03-03, 12:15 PM	If you were a tiefling, you could actually alter self into a mephit. That gives you flight as well, and you can still cast your spells. Tellish