Character viability [Archive] - Wizards Community

Character viability [Archive] - Wizards Community

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warfteiner
08-21-07, 11:43 PM So, I'm reviewing Eberron in general and examining the magical resistances of the creatures...

Is there a huge viability in using metamagic feats to add/ increase my wizard's (or sorcerer's) fire damage? Or should I perhaps consider changing it through various options to 1/2 force, 1/2 elemental?

I really like the idea of an elemental-focused mage.

Any suggestions, such as specific books, feats, races, etc?

Thanks!
Timlagor
08-22-07, 02:23 AM You're really not bveing very clear here.

If you are creating a damage-focused arcanist then you have to work hard all the way across your character design to be competitive.

Empower Spell is essential. If you are Fire-focussed you must have some way of affecting creatures with fire Immunity (Searing Spell springs to mind).

SR is an issue too -Orbs are the traditional solution.

If you are only doing damage then go for Warmage.
Harliquinn
08-22-07, 09:58 AM If you want an elemental focused damage caster, my suggestion is the warmage. With the warmage edge, a myriad of energy type damage spells, and a large spells / day pool, you can do what you want to whatever creature you want. A few metamagic feats such as empower, enlarge (the one that extends the range by 100%), and perhaps even quicken at higher levels, will really help. You might consider a reserve feat or two for when you are getting low on spells. Other than that, play what's fun!

John
warfteiner
08-22-07, 10:42 AM Cool. Thanks for the input, folks.

What book is the Warmage in?
Harliquinn
08-22-07, 11:07 AM Complete Arcane. It's automatically unlocked for Blackwheel or requires either 1 Expansion Slot + 1 Creation Card (Breaking the Mold) or 3 Expansion Slots to take.

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warfteiner 08-21-07, 11:43 PM	So, I'm reviewing Eberron in general and examining the magical resistances of the creatures... Is there a huge viability in using metamagic feats to add/ increase my wizard's (or sorcerer's) fire damage? Or should I perhaps consider changing it through various options to 1/2 force, 1/2 elemental? I really like the idea of an elemental-focused mage. Any suggestions, such as specific books, feats, races, etc? Thanks!
Timlagor 08-22-07, 02:23 AM	You're really not bveing very clear here. If you are creating a damage-focused arcanist then you have to work hard all the way across your character design to be competitive. Empower Spell is essential. If you are Fire-focussed you must have some way of affecting creatures with fire Immunity (Searing Spell springs to mind). SR is an issue too -Orbs are the traditional solution. If you are only doing damage then go for Warmage.
Harliquinn 08-22-07, 09:58 AM	If you want an elemental focused damage caster, my suggestion is the warmage. With the warmage edge, a myriad of energy type damage spells, and a large spells / day pool, you can do what you want to whatever creature you want. A few metamagic feats such as empower, enlarge (the one that extends the range by 100%), and perhaps even quicken at higher levels, will really help. You might consider a reserve feat or two for when you are getting low on spells. Other than that, play what's fun! John
warfteiner 08-22-07, 10:42 AM	Cool. Thanks for the input, folks. What book is the Warmage in?
Harliquinn 08-22-07, 11:07 AM	Complete Arcane. It's automatically unlocked for Blackwheel or requires either 1 Expansion Slot + 1 Creation Card (Breaking the Mold) or 3 Expansion Slots to take.