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5 Foot Step Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline I Hate Idiots! Posts: 11119 Location: USA Joined: Mar 8^th, 2014 Gender:	Wizard build paths for beginners Jun 1^st, 2017 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	Pale Master/Necro Neutral Stats:..........Level 1 (28 pt build) Strength............8 Dexterity............8 Constitution.......16 Intelligence........18 (+level ups) Wisdom.............10 Charisma...........8 Stats:..........Level 1 (32 pt build) Strength............8 Dexterity............8 Constitution.......18 Intelligence........18 (+level ups) Wisdom.............8 Charisma...........8 Feat Progression: Level 1� �: Maximize Spell Level 1� �: Insightful Reflexes Level 3� �: Empower Spell Level 5� �: Quicken Spell Level 6� �: Heighten Spell Level 9� �: Extend Spell Level 10 : Enlarge Spell Level 12 : Spell Penetration Level 15 : Greater Spell Penetration Level 15 : Spell Focus Necro Level 18 : Greater Spell Focus Necro Level 20 : Mental Toughness Level 21 : Epic Spell Penetration Level 24 : Master of the Dead Level 26 : Epic Spellpower Level 27 : Embolden Spell Level 28 : Hellball Level 29 : Arcane Pulse Level 30 : Ruin Level 30 : Scion of the Shadowfell Add Improved Mental Toughness if Human 28 pt Skills: Code Level 1 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+4) Skill: Diplomacy (+2) Skill: Heal (+2) Skill: Search (+2) Skill: Spellcraft (+4) Skill: Spot (+1) Skill: Tumble (+1) Level 2 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 3 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 4 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 5 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 6 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 7 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft� (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 8 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+1) Level 9 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+1) Level 10 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 11 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 12 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 13 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 14 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 15 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 16 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 17 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 18 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 19 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 20 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+3) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Add UMD if Human/Drow/32 pt Also add (full) tumble if Human AND 32 pt Code Level 1 (Wizard) Spell (1): Nightshield Spell (1): Shield Spell (1): Sonic Blast Spell (1): Protection from Evil Spell (1): Master's Touch Spell (1): Magic Missile Spell (1): Jump Level 2 (Wizard) Spell (1): Disrupt Undead Spell (1): Feather Fall Level 3 (Wizard) Spell (2): Lesser Death Aura Spell (2): Scorching Ray Level 4 (Wizard) Spell (2): Invisibility Spell (2): Web Level 5 (Wizard) Spell (3): Displacement Spell (3): Acid Blast Level 6 (Wizard) Spell (3): Haste Spell (3): Chain Missiles Level 7 (Wizard) Spell (4): Death Aura Spell (4): Negative Energy Burst Level 8 (Wizard) Spell (4): Dimension Door Spell (4): Wall of Fire Level 9 (Wizard) Spell (5): Eladar's Electric Surge Spell (5): Niac's Biting Cold Level 10 (Wizard) Spell (5): Cloudkill Spell (4): Solid Fog Level 11 (Wizard) Spell (6): Necrotic Ray Spell (6): Create Undead Level 12 (Wizard) Spell (6): Symbol of Fear Spell (6): Symbol of Persuasion Level 13 (Wizard) Spell (7): Otto's Sphere of Dancing Spell (7): Delayed Blast Fireball Level 14 (Wizard) Spell (7): Protection from Elements, Mass Spell (7): Symbol of Weakness Level 15 (Wizard) Spell (8): Symbol of Death Spell (8): Horrid Wilting Level 16 (Wizard) Spell (8): Power Word: Stun Spell (8): Polar Ray Level 17 (Wizard) Spell (9): Wail of the Banshee Spell (9): Hold Monster, Mass Level 18 (Wizard) Spell (9): Energy Drain Spell (9): Meteor Swarm Level 19 (Wizard) Spell (9): Power Word: Kill Spell (8): Black Dragon Bolt Level 20 (Wizard) Spell (9): Mordenkainen's Disjunction Spell (8): Otto's Irresistible Dance If Drow, add Hypnotism.
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5 Foot Step Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline I Hate Idiots! Posts: 11119 Location: USA Joined: Mar 8^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #1 - Jun 1^st, 2017 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	Archmage/Enchater Neutral Stats:..........Level 1 (28 pt build) Strength............8 Dexterity............8 Constitution.......16 Intelligence........18 (+level ups) Wisdom.............10 Charisma...........8 Stats:..........Level 1 (32 pt build) Strength............8 Dexterity............8 Constitution.......18 Intelligence........18 (+level ups) Wisdom.............8 Charisma...........8 Feat Progression: Level 1� �: Maximize Spell Level 1� �: Insightful Reflexes Level 3� �: Heighten Spell Level 5� �: Spell Focus Enchant Level 6� �: Enlarge Spell Level 9� �: Greater Spell Focus Enchant Level 10 : Empower Spell Level 12 : Spell Penetration Level 15 : Greater Spell Penetration Level 15 : Extend Spell Level 18 : Quicken Spell Level 20 : Mental Toughness Level 21 : Epic Spell Penetration Level 24 : Master of the Dead Level 26 : Epic Spellpower Level 27 : Embolden Spell Level 28 : Hellball Level 29 : Arcane Pulse Level 30 : Ruin Level 30 : Scion of the Shadowfell Add Improved Mental Toughness if Human 28 pt Skills: Code Level 1 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+4) Skill: Diplomacy (+2) Skill: Heal (+2) Skill: Search (+2) Skill: Spellcraft (+4) Skill: Spot (+1) Skill: Tumble (+1) Level 2 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 3 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 4 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 5 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 6 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 7 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft� (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 8 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+1) Level 9 (Wizard) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+1) Level 10 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 11 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 12 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 13 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 14 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 15 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+0.5) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 16 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 17 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 18 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 19 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+1) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5) Skill: Heal (+0.5) Skill: Search (+0.5) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Skill: Spot (+0.5) Level 20 (Wizard) Skill: Balance (+3) Skill: Concentration (+1) Skill: Spellcraft (+1) Add UMD if Human/Drow/32 pt Also add (full) tumble if Human AND 32 pt Code Level 1 (Wizard) Spell (1): Jump Spell (1): Shield Spell (1): Sonic Blast Spell (1): Protection from Evil Spell (1): Hypnotism Spell (1): Magic Missile Spell (1): Sleep Level 2 (Wizard) Spell (1): Disrupt Undead Spell (1): Feather Fall Level 3 (Wizard) Spell (2): Lesser Death Aura Spell (2): Scorching Ray Level 4 (Wizard) Spell (2): Invisibility Spell (2): Web Level 5 (Wizard) Spell (3): Displacement Spell (3): Acid Blast Level 6 (Wizard) Spell (3): Haste Spell (3): Hold Person Level 7 (Wizard) Spell (4): Death Aura Spell (4): Negative Energy Burst Level 8 (Wizard) Spell (4): Dimension Door Spell (4): Wall of Fire Level 9 (Wizard) Spell (5): Eladar's Electric Surge Spell (5): Niac's Biting Cold Level 10 (Wizard) Spell (5): Cloudkill Spell (4): Solid Fog Level 11 (Wizard) Spell (6): Necrotic Ray Spell (6): Create Undead Level 12 (Wizard) Spell (6): Symbol of Fear Spell (6): Symbol of Persuasion Level 13 (Wizard) Spell (7): Otto's Sphere of Dancing Spell (7): Delayed Blast Fireball Level 14 (Wizard) Spell (7): Protection from Elements, Mass Spell (7): Symbol of Weakness Level 15 (Wizard) Spell (8): Symbol of Death Spell (8): Horrid Wilting Level 16 (Wizard) Spell (8): Power Word: Stun Spell (8): Polar Ray Level 17 (Wizard) Spell (9): Wail of the Banshee Spell (9): Hold Monster, Mass Level 18 (Wizard) Spell (9): Energy Drain Spell (9): Meteor Swarm Level 19 (Wizard) Spell (9): Power Word: Kill Spell (8): Black Dragon Bolt Level 20 (Wizard) Spell (9): Mordenkainen's Disjunction Spell (8): Otto's Irresistible Dance If Drow, add Night Shield.
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5 Foot Step Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline I Hate Idiots! Posts: 11119 Location: USA Joined: Mar 8^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #2 - Jun 1^st, 2017 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	Eldritch Knight. Neutral Stats:..........Level 1 (28 pt build) Strength............16(+level ups) Dexterity............8 Constitution.......16 Intelligence........15 Wisdom.............8 Charisma...........8 Stats:..........Level 1 (32 pt build) Strength............17(+level ups) Dexterity............8 Constitution.......16 Intelligence........15 Wisdom.............9 Charisma...........8 Feat Progression: Level 1� �: Single weapon Fighting Level 1� �: Maximize Spell Level 3� �: Bastard Sword Proficiency Level 5� �: Empower Spell Level 6� �: Quicken Spell Level 9� �: Improved Single Weapon Fighting Level 10 : Extend Spell Level 12 : Improved Critical Slashing Level 15 : Greater Single Weapon Fighting Level 15 : Mental Toughness Level 18 : Power Attack Level 20 : Improved Mental Toughness Level 21 : Overwhelming Critical Level 24 : Master of the Dead Level 26 : Perfect Two Handed Fighting Level 27 : Ruin Level 28 : Perfect Single Weapon Fighting Level 29 : Arcane Pulse Level 30 : Greater Ruin Level 30 : Scion of the Shadowfell Add Cleave if Human Skills: Concentration, Spellcraft, Balance, Heal Add Diplomacy if Human/Drow/32 pt Also add Tumble if Human AND 32 pt Code Level 1 (Wizard) Spell (1): Nightshield Spell (1): Shield Spell (1): Sonic Blast Spell (1): Protection from Evil Spell (1): Master's Touch Spell (1): Magic Missile Spell (1): Jump Level 2 (Wizard) Spell (1): Disrupt Undead Spell (1): Feather Fall Level 3 (Wizard) Spell (2): Lesser Death Aura Spell (2): Scorching Ray Level 4 (Wizard) Spell (2): Invisibility Spell (2): Fox's Cunning Level 5 (Wizard) Spell (3): Displacement Spell (3): Haste Level 6 (Wizard) Spell (3): Frost Lance Spell (3): Chain Missiles Level 7 (Wizard) Spell (4): Death Aura Spell (4): Negative Energy Burst Level 8 (Wizard) Spell (4): Dimension Door Spell (4): Wall of Fire Level 9 (Wizard) Spell (5): Eladar's Electric Surge Spell (5): Niac's Biting Cold Level 10 (Wizard) Spell (5): Cloudkill Spell (4): Solid Fog Level 11 (Wizard) Spell (6): Necrotic Ray Spell (6): Create Undead Level 12 (Wizard) Spell (6): Symbol of Fear Spell (6): Symbol of Persuasion Level 13 (Wizard) Spell (7): Otto's Sphere of Dancing Spell (7): Protection from Elements, Mass Level 14 (Wizard) Spell (7): Delayed Blast Fireball Spell (7): Symbol of Weakness Level 15 (Wizard) Spell (8): Power Word: Stun Spell (8): Black Dragon Bolt Level 16 (Wizard) Spell (8): Symbol of Death Spell (8): Polar Ray Level 17 (Wizard) Spell (9): Power Word: Kill Spell (9): Summon Monster 9 Level 18 (Wizard) Spell (9): Otto's Irresistible Dance Spell (9): Energy Drain Level 19 (Wizard) Spell (9): Meteor Swarm Spell (9): Wail of the Banshee Level 20 (Wizard) Spell (9): Mordenkainen's Disjunction Spell (8): Incendiary Cloud If Drow, add Merfolk's Blessing.
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WonderfulFoppyBint Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline Poooop Posts: 5947 Location: stockholm victim of hag master Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2013	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #3 - Jun 1^st, 2017 at 1:14pm	Print Post
	power attack before the bastard prof extend before empower cleave before maximize like what is this retarded shit?
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	OUR GOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1l7N-WLa3Q Right of Self-determination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bqQ-C1PSE volt_ wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2017 at 4:43pm: Be a container for your genes to control your behavior in order to reproduce
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gibbon Dragon Raider Offline smhma in a cube Posts: 256 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2014	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #4 - Jun 1^st, 2017 at 10:21pm	Print Post
	Are there any general rules for beginner builds? Because one I would suggest would be to think about items that will be useful across classes. Like a shortsword instead of a bastard sword because even though it's less min/max'd on a future life you can use it on a monk or a swashbuckler. Also if you are that beginner that wants to play a spellsword and you are f2p take a look at saving up your tp for the Harper tree. These guides are rightly staying in a lane that assumes you have not unlocked things or are vip, but Harper does EK better than EK does EK because it has int-to-hit and int-to-damage and Know the Angles.


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Revaulting Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline Posts: 10143 Location: Not in my pants Joined: Apr 3^rd, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #5 - Jun 1^st, 2017 at 11:05pm	Print Post
	Does Search really yield results on top of True Seeing? It always seemed to me secret doors were either in range of a +Search item, or way the fuck out of reach. Like, Int-based Rogue +Search items difficult. 5 Foot Step wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 12:34pm: Spell (1): Disrupt Undead This spell sucks ass. I can understand it being in the Necromancer list, because certain stupid things just ... have to be. But I say let other newbs go out and learn the disappointment the hard way. You've also forgotten what a difference Exped. makes to toons running around without gear. And Summon. One little dog can aggro a whole group & change an encounter from a wipe into a cakewalk. Nightshield can go. I mean, I usually pick it over Shield, but Shield makes such classic PnP sense. WonderfulFoppyBint wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 1:14pm: like what is this retarded shit? Srsly WGAF? EK is fucked no matter what. (Though I would get rid of both Shield & Nightshield, just to confuse the newbs a bit less when they also get Shield in their tree.) What they really need is for Combat Expertise to be valuable in some way. Like if it began its own combat style suited to EK. You know, like if Combat Casting & Mobile Spellcasting did anything. Just add a reduced spell failure percentage, even.

	Silence is golden, but I only get silver rolls.
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Frank Puppy Farmer Offline I Love Drama! Posts: 1429 Joined: Jan 14^th, 2016	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #6 - Jun 2^nd, 2017 at 2:57am	Print Post
	WonderfulFoppyBint wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 1:14pm: power attack before the bastard prof extend before empower cleave before maximize like what is this retarded shit? And the typical "If Human add some stupid feat rather than just advancing a solid feat line."� That was old and busted several builds ago and yet it still makes its way into every build 5FS proposes. To be slightly fair EK is such a poor enhancement tree that making a build for it is more an exercise in how not to build a character, so there isn't much to work with there in the first place.� But if you're going to recommend all level ups in STR then you might as well add in Medium and Heavy Armor Proficiency and give the build some PRR.� Or, you know, 1 level of Fighter/Paladin/Cleric for the same armor proficiency and access to more combat oriented enhancement trees.

	No, let me be Frank. Digimonk wrote on Dec 8^th, 2016 at 12:39pm: I've had multiple RoSS rot just from doing the explorer points in Sands across multiple lives since it is exclusive. Smart players know how to use buyback. Digimonk wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2016 at 1:58pm: I will not chone. I did what I did intentionally and while my primary purpose was not to annoy the other Vaulties, I acknowledge that it was a side effect. Smart people don't elicit "side effects."� They understand in advance the consequences of their actions.
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gibbon Dragon Raider Offline smhma in a cube Posts: 256 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2014	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #7 - Jun 2^nd, 2017 at 1:50pm	Print Post
	Revaulting wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 11:05pm: This spell sucks ass. I can understand it being in the Necromancer list, because certain stupid things just ... have to be. But I say let other newbs go out and learn the disappointment the hard way. Disrupt undead does suck but it's not available to inscribe so it's defensible to take it at level up if you will be bothered by not having it in your spellbook. Revaulting wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 11:05pm: And Summon. One little dog can aggro a whole group & change an encounter from a wipe into a cakewalk. Agreed and I feel this way about Charm too.


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Revaulting Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline Posts: 10143 Location: Not in my pants Joined: Apr 3^rd, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #8 - Jun 2^nd, 2017 at 7:28pm	Print Post
	gibbon wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2017 at 1:50pm: Disrupt undead does suck but it's not available to inscribe so it's defensible to take it at level up if you will be bothered by not having it in your spellbook. Over Exped.? For a newb, who won't be able to scribe anything until they escape Korthos? And will actually try to use it?

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5 Foot Step Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline I Hate Idiots! Posts: 11119 Location: USA Joined: Mar 8^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #9 - Jun 5^th, 2017 at 11:45am	Print Post
	gibbon wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 10:21pm: Also if you are that beginner that wants to play a spellsword and you are f2p take a look at saving up your tp for the Harper tree. These guides are rightly staying in a lane that assumes you have not unlocked things or are vip, but Harper does EK better than EK does EK because it has int-to-hit and int-to-damage and Know the Angles. I know. It would be better off if we could assume harper access. Revaulting wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 11:05pm: Does Search really yield results on top of True Seeing? Yes. Revaulting wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 11:05pm: This spell sucks ass. Yes. However, rare scrolls are prioritized. I moved it back to level 2 though if that makes you feel better. Revaulting wrote on Jun 1^st, 2017 at 11:05pm: You've also forgotten what a difference Exped. makes to toons running around without gear. They'll get Anger's Step soon enough.Frank wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2017 at 2:57am: Medium and Heavy Armor Proficiency...Or, you know, 1 level of Fighter/Paladin/Cleric EK gets medium armor in the tree, dude. Also, all of the builds have to pure. They can hop off and multiclass though, that's why I made Sorc EK LG.
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Revaulting Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline Posts: 10143 Location: Not in my pants Joined: Apr 3^rd, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #10 - Jun 5^th, 2017 at 4:43pm	Print Post
	5 Foot Step wrote on Jun 5^th, 2017 at 11:45am: They'll get Anger's Step soon enough. lol. No, they'll choose the suckass item that's "for" their class.

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gibbon Dragon Raider Offline smhma in a cube Posts: 256 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2014	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #11 - Jun 5^th, 2017 at 9:42pm	Print Post
	Revaulting wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2017 at 7:28pm: Over Exped.? For a newb, who won't be able to scribe anything until they escape Korthos? And will actually try to use it? Completely agreed, and I had forgotten that you can't scribe anything until sunny side. Also it scales with positive energy. It would have been slightly more useful if it had been a light spell to work into a scourge rotation. What wizard is going to gear for positive energy? I still think of this as one of those newfangled spells like black dragon bolt. With no rare spells at level 5 or 6 you can always take it then for spellbook OCD calming.


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5 Foot Step Completionist (i.t.p.) Offline I Hate Idiots! Posts: 11119 Location: USA Joined: Mar 8^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #12 - Jun 6^th, 2017 at 9:40am	Print Post
	Korthos is not a prison. You talk to the NPC and leave, easy peasy.

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Metal-Beast Abbot Raider Offline \m/ Posts: 767 Joined: Apr 13^th, 2014	Re: Wizard build paths for beginners Reply #13 - Jun 6^th, 2017 at 7:43pm	Print Post
	5 Foot Step wrote on Jun 6^th, 2017 at 9:40am: Korthos is not a prison. Sure felt like it when I was a newb. 5 Foot Step wrote on Jun 6^th, 2017 at 9:40am: You talk to the NPC and leave, easy peasy. Too bad the NPC tells you God kills a kitten and you'll die a gruesome horrible death if you leave. As a newb, I figured it was "no turning back" if I left, like the whole thing was an extended tutorial and I'd miss out on some crucial piece of gear or experience if I went to the Harbor. None of this is a criticism of the builds (which I am am not qualified to comment on, since I don't play casters much), more of the nonsense and steep learning curve that DDO throws and new players (myself included). This is especially true of casters, wizards in particular, who don't have much going for them early on in either DPS or survive-ability.

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