artificer in this party? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Epicweaver

10-02-06, 03:57 PM
I'm joining an existing group as a player... I've DMed for the group up until this point (with these characters), but another player is taking a rotation at the DM chair (longtime DM and friend).

The Current Party
Human Spellthief5/Lurk2 (Mark of Finding) - rapier, trapfinder
Elf Swashbuckler2/Ftr3/Devish2 - scimitar dancer
Human Wiz3/Clr3/MT1 - scorching ray fiend
Human Shadowcaster 6 - no clue what he does best (new character)

Is an artificer a good class to pick to "shine" in a group like this? If not, what would you suggest?

Stuff I'd Like
-Leadership... I wanted to have a warforged cohort.
-Mark of Making... I was thinking of incorporating a good Cannith background and possibly line up Cannith Adept.
-Extend/Persistent... I'd like to try to play a buff-support role, but still keep my ranged damage as solid as possible.