Combust Spell on the spell compendium. [Archive] - Wizards Community

Combust Spell on the spell compendium. [Archive] - Wizards Community

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alzcarlos
10-06-07, 10:29 AM The 2nd lvl Sor/Wiz Combust spell (Spell Compendium p50) states a fire damage of 1d8/caster level (Max 10d8) without Saving Throw. Plus fire damage on next rounds.

It is very powerfull for a 2nd level spell. Is there some errata that I have not found about this spell?
Phelf_Der_Zemit
10-06-07, 02:36 PM Well it is a nice spell but youve looked over some things.

1) It's a touch spell, so without using a feat or being a archmage it brings down the power a bit.

2) They take 1d8 fire damage per caster level (max 10d8) and must make a Reflex Save or catch fire per DMG.
DM Zoc
10-06-07, 02:47 PM Scorching Ray does similar damage, though it staggers differently, on a ranged touch attack. This changes that to a regular touch, gives you less staggered damage, and lets you swing again on the next turn if you miss. It's a fair trade, in my opinion.
Gnarl
10-07-07, 04:14 AM The 2nd lvl Sor/Wiz Combust spell (Spell Compendium p50) states a fire damage of 1d8/caster level (Max 10d8) without Saving Throw. Plus fire damage on next rounds.

It is very powerfull for a 2nd level spell. Is there some errata that I have not found about this spell?

Being in melee is the last place you want to be with a wizard. Some of my PCs tried using these nasty touch spells, none every tried them twice. Against a bruiser, wizard goes down in one round (or die), it's as simple as that.
Kouk
10-07-07, 06:14 AM The 2nd lvl Sor/Wiz Combust spell (Spell Compendium p50) states a fire damage of 1d8/caster level (Max 10d8) without Saving Throw. Plus fire damage on next rounds.

It is very powerfull for a 2nd level spell. Is there some errata that I have not found about this spell?

There is no errata yet, but we have been promised some from the developers for the Spell Compendium and Magic Item Compendium...
DM Zoc
10-07-07, 02:03 PM Unless I'm mis-reading either source, this is a fairly nice spell to throw into the warrior's spell-storing sword.
TheCobra
10-07-07, 03:21 PM Unless I'm mis-reading either source, this is a fairly nice spell to throw into the warrior's spell-storing sword.

Indeed. Nothing like an extra 45 or so damage.
Ra-Tiel
10-07-07, 04:32 PM Being in melee is the last place you want to be with a wizard. Some of my PCs tried using these nasty touch spells, none every tried them twice. Against a bruiser, wizard goes down in one round (or die), it's as simple as that.
Perhaps your PCs should have added spectral hand (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/spectralHand.htm) to their repertoire (assuming they were wizards or sorcerers). ;) :P
VulcanStormwrath
10-07-07, 04:42 PM With reach spell it's even meaner than scorching ray. Makes for a great readied action AoO as well.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
alzcarlos 10-06-07, 10:29 AM	The 2nd lvl Sor/Wiz Combust spell (Spell Compendium p50) states a fire damage of 1d8/caster level (Max 10d8) without Saving Throw. Plus fire damage on next rounds. It is very powerfull for a 2nd level spell. Is there some errata that I have not found about this spell?
Phelf_Der_Zemit 10-06-07, 02:36 PM	Well it is a nice spell but youve looked over some things. 1) It's a touch spell, so without using a feat or being a archmage it brings down the power a bit. 2) They take 1d8 fire damage per caster level (max 10d8) and must make a Reflex Save or catch fire per DMG.
DM Zoc 10-06-07, 02:47 PM	Scorching Ray does similar damage, though it staggers differently, on a ranged touch attack. This changes that to a regular touch, gives you less staggered damage, and lets you swing again on the next turn if you miss. It's a fair trade, in my opinion.
Gnarl 10-07-07, 04:14 AM	The 2nd lvl Sor/Wiz Combust spell (Spell Compendium p50) states a fire damage of 1d8/caster level (Max 10d8) without Saving Throw. Plus fire damage on next rounds. It is very powerfull for a 2nd level spell. Is there some errata that I have not found about this spell? Being in melee is the last place you want to be with a wizard. Some of my PCs tried using these nasty touch spells, none every tried them twice. Against a bruiser, wizard goes down in one round (or die), it's as simple as that.
Kouk 10-07-07, 06:14 AM	The 2nd lvl Sor/Wiz Combust spell (Spell Compendium p50) states a fire damage of 1d8/caster level (Max 10d8) without Saving Throw. Plus fire damage on next rounds. It is very powerfull for a 2nd level spell. Is there some errata that I have not found about this spell? There is no errata yet, but we have been promised some from the developers for the Spell Compendium and Magic Item Compendium...
DM Zoc 10-07-07, 02:03 PM	Unless I'm mis-reading either source, this is a fairly nice spell to throw into the warrior's spell-storing sword.
TheCobra 10-07-07, 03:21 PM	Unless I'm mis-reading either source, this is a fairly nice spell to throw into the warrior's spell-storing sword. Indeed. Nothing like an extra 45 or so damage.
Ra-Tiel 10-07-07, 04:32 PM	Being in melee is the last place you want to be with a wizard. Some of my PCs tried using these nasty touch spells, none every tried them twice. Against a bruiser, wizard goes down in one round (or die), it's as simple as that. Perhaps your PCs should have added spectral hand (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/spectralHand.htm) to their repertoire (assuming they were wizards or sorcerers). ;) :P
VulcanStormwrath 10-07-07, 04:42 PM	With reach spell it's even meaner than scorching ray. Makes for a great readied action AoO as well.