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Lvl 6 spellcaster

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#1
frolorn
Apr 14, 2008 1:15:06 I've been wanting to make a wizard of starting level 6. Now, from what I understand, it's best to go with Sorcerers for blasters. But I wanna run with a wizard, so I've given up on the idea of the blasters. My 6th level wizard I want to be as effective in battle as possible, whether that be from casting damage spells or from controling the battleground, it doesn't matter. I know, that's prolly still too vague. But that's my only real preference that comes to mind.

I've looked through these forms, but I've got into a bit of a problem. I only have access to the core books and OGL, so a lot of these other builds I cannot do.

I also read that it's not worth it to take a 6th level of wizard, so I guess I'll need to either multi-class or get a PrC

Additional info:

High int.
Everything else is medicore (some +1 and + 2 mods)

So does someone have an idea on a build I can do with my limited resources?
Like, what feats, spells and spell combinations I should take and everything? What multi-class/PrC should I get?

Any help is welcomed, and thanks in advance.
#2
littlekid
Apr 14, 2008 1:19:03 Gray-elf is +2 Int and dex, -2 str and con, for a high int race.

Other than that, look up LogicNinja's guide to being batman, or treantmonk's guide to being god.
#3
vicen_korel
Apr 14, 2008 1:23:54 Sounds like what I got stuck with in a pathfinder game once. I went with Wizard 5 Loremaster 10 Archmage 5, majored (specialized in) Divination and slept throuh (banned) enchantment.

I almost always had a need for at least one divination of each level (see invisibility is great for knowing when and where to drop that glitterdust). Other than that I focused on illusion and conjuration spells (in towns Color Spray is better than Burning Hands most times becuase it doesn't burn buildings down and just read the spell discription, it's a good low level spell).

I would take several ranks in Craft(alchemy) at those lower levels those items can be really good ways to save some spells. Scrolls mage armor and shield always needed and this can cover them cheaply if you make them yourself (which as a wizard you can do neat uh?).

Have fun!
#4
Treantmonklvl20
Apr 14, 2008 2:25:01 Core only wizard 5/Red wizard 1:

Race: Human

Specialization: Conjuration (Prohibited - Necromancy, Enchantment, Evocation)

Variant: Rapid Summoning (available under OGL)

Feats: Scribe Scroll (wiz bonus level 1), Extend Spell (human bonus), Empower Spell (bonus 5th level metamagic), Spell Focus (Conjuration) (1st), Tattoo Focus (3rd), Augment Summoning (6th)

Spellbook:
1st: Grease, Mage armor, Mount, Summon Monster I, Protection from evil, Shield, Enlarge person, Color Spray, Silent Image

2nd: Glitterdust, Web, Rope Trick, Alter Self

3rd: Stinking Cloud, Sleet storm, Summon Monster III, Haste

Or - as an alternative - go with Domain Wizard Variant (Conjuration)
#5
andyjames
Apr 14, 2008 5:19:26 You might as well trade in the Scribe Scroll for free Augment Summoning if you are going the summoning way. You can still pick up Scribe Scroll again later if your DM has lots of down time and you really want to create scrolls instead of the more meaty wondrous items...

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#1 frolorn Apr 14, 2008 1:15:06	I've been wanting to make a wizard of starting level 6. Now, from what I understand, it's best to go with Sorcerers for blasters. But I wanna run with a wizard, so I've given up on the idea of the blasters. My 6th level wizard I want to be as effective in battle as possible, whether that be from casting damage spells or from controling the battleground, it doesn't matter. I know, that's prolly still too vague. But that's my only real preference that comes to mind. I've looked through these forms, but I've got into a bit of a problem. I only have access to the core books and OGL, so a lot of these other builds I cannot do. I also read that it's not worth it to take a 6th level of wizard, so I guess I'll need to either multi-class or get a PrC Additional info: High int. Everything else is medicore (some +1 and + 2 mods) So does someone have an idea on a build I can do with my limited resources? Like, what feats, spells and spell combinations I should take and everything? What multi-class/PrC should I get? Any help is welcomed, and thanks in advance.
#2 littlekid Apr 14, 2008 1:19:03	Gray-elf is +2 Int and dex, -2 str and con, for a high int race. Other than that, look up LogicNinja's guide to being batman, or treantmonk's guide to being god.
#3 vicen_korel Apr 14, 2008 1:23:54	Sounds like what I got stuck with in a pathfinder game once. I went with Wizard 5 Loremaster 10 Archmage 5, majored (specialized in) Divination and slept throuh (banned) enchantment. I almost always had a need for at least one divination of each level (see invisibility is great for knowing when and where to drop that glitterdust). Other than that I focused on illusion and conjuration spells (in towns Color Spray is better than Burning Hands most times becuase it doesn't burn buildings down and just read the spell discription, it's a good low level spell). I would take several ranks in Craft(alchemy) at those lower levels those items can be really good ways to save some spells. Scrolls mage armor and shield always needed and this can cover them cheaply if you make them yourself (which as a wizard you can do neat uh?). Have fun!
#4 Treantmonklvl20 Apr 14, 2008 2:25:01	Core only wizard 5/Red wizard 1: Race: Human Specialization: Conjuration (Prohibited - Necromancy, Enchantment, Evocation) Variant: Rapid Summoning (available under OGL) Feats: Scribe Scroll (wiz bonus level 1), Extend Spell (human bonus), Empower Spell (bonus 5th level metamagic), Spell Focus (Conjuration) (1st), Tattoo Focus (3rd), Augment Summoning (6th) Spellbook: 1st: Grease, Mage armor, Mount, Summon Monster I, Protection from evil, Shield, Enlarge person, Color Spray, Silent Image 2nd: Glitterdust, Web, Rope Trick, Alter Self 3rd: Stinking Cloud, Sleet storm, Summon Monster III, Haste Or - as an alternative - go with Domain Wizard Variant (Conjuration)
#5 andyjames Apr 14, 2008 5:19:26	You might as well trade in the Scribe Scroll for free Augment Summoning if you are going the summoning way. You can still pick up Scribe Scroll again later if your DM has lots of down time and you really want to create scrolls instead of the more meaty wondrous items...