Tactical Nuke

[Lead-Arm]

Just for fun, I wanted a mage that takes advantage of the Warforged damage reduction and combat tactics so I created this build.

Presenting the Tactical Nuke! With self buffs he is somewhat of a Battle Wizard, perhaps a bit sturdier than most. Stuns and blindness = autocrit so I plan to use a Maul for 3x crit damage.


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Tactical Nuke
Level 20 Chaotic Good Warforged Male
(2 Fighter \ 18 Wizard)
Hit Points: 264
Spell Points: 1432
BAB: 11\11\16\21
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 9
Will: 12

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Strength 15 16 16
Dexterity 15 16 16
Constitution 15 16 18
Intelligence 14 20 22
Wisdom 11 12 12
Charisma 6 7 7

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 3
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 3
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 3
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 3
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 3

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Balance 3 14 14
Bluff -2 -2 -2
Concentration 6 27 27
Diplomacy -2 0 0
Disable Device n/a n/a n/a
Haggle -1 9 9
Heal 1 2 2
Hide 2 3 3
Intimidate -2 -2 -2
Jump 2 3 3
Listen 0 1 1
Move Silently 2 3 3
Open Lock n/a n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a n/a
Repair 2 28 28
Search 2 6 6
Spot 0 1 1
Swim 2 3 3
Tumble 3 4 4
Use Magic Device 0 9 9

Level 1 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Composite Plating
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Light Fortification
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Club
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Quarterstaff
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Throwing Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Unarmed
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Warforged Resistances
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (1): Charm Person
Spell (1): Mage Armor
Spell (1): Shield
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage
Spell (1): Niac's Cold Ray
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction I


Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Stunning Blow
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Warforged Tactics I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Spell (1): Burning Hands
Spell (1): Sleep
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I
Enhancement: Warforged Inscribed Armor I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Knock
Spell (2): Repair Moderate Damage
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I
Enhancement: Warforged Healer's Friend I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Cat's Grace
Spell (2): Bull's Strength
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation II


Level 6 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Dodge
Feat: (Selected) Improved Damage Reduction
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Warforged Constitution I


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Empower Spell
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (3): Haste


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (3): Heroism
Spell (3): Repair Serious Damage
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II
Enhancement: Warforged Constitution II


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment
Spell (4): Repair Critical Damage
Spell (4): Stoneskin
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Wall of Fire
Spell (4): Ice Storm
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (5): Prismatic Ray
Spell (5): Hold Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation III


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Enlarge Spell
Feat: (Selected) Improved Mental Toughness
Spell (5): Dominate Person
Spell (5): Protection From Elements
Enhancement: Warforged Tactics II


Level 13 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Greater Heroism
Spell (6): Tenser's Transformation
Enhancement: Racial Toughness IV


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Reconstruct
Spell (6): Globe of Invulnerability
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force I


Level 15 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Eschew Materials
Spell (7): Prismatic Spray
Spell (7): Otto's Sphere of Dancing
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction III


Level 16 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (7): Delayed Blast Fireball
Spell (7): Symbol of Stunning
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation IV


Level 17 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Maximize Spell
Spell (8): Sunburst
Spell (8): Polar Ray
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements II
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force II


Level 18 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Damage Reduction
Spell (8): Power Word: Stun
Spell (8): Otto's Irresistable Dance
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II


Level 19 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (9): Mass Hold Monster
Spell (9): Dominate Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements III
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force III


Level 20 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Spell (9): Energy Drain
Spell (9): Meteor Swarm
Enhancement: Warforged Healer's Friend II

[RavenStormclaw]

Just for fun, I wanted a mage that takes advantage of the Warforged damage reduction and combat tactics so I created this build.

Presenting the Tactical Nuke! With self buffs he is somewhat of a Battle Wizard, perhaps a bit sturdier than most. Stuns and blindness = autocrit so I plan to use a Maul for 3x crit damage.


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Tactical Nuke
Level 20 Chaotic Good Warforged Male
(2 Fighter \ 18 Wizard)
Hit Points: 264
Spell Points: 1432
BAB: 11\11\16\21
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 9
Will: 12

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Strength 15 16 16
Dexterity 15 16 16
Constitution 15 16 18
Intelligence 14 20 22
Wisdom 11 12 12
Charisma 6 7 7

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 3
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 3
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 3
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 3
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 3

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Balance 3 14 14
Bluff -2 -2 -2
Concentration 6 27 27
Diplomacy -2 0 0
Disable Device n/a n/a n/a
Haggle -1 9 9
Heal 1 2 2
Hide 2 3 3
Intimidate -2 -2 -2
Jump 2 3 3
Listen 0 1 1
Move Silently 2 3 3
Open Lock n/a n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a n/a
Repair 2 28 28
Search 2 6 6
Spot 0 1 1
Swim 2 3 3
Tumble 3 4 4
Use Magic Device 0 9 9

Level 1 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Composite Plating
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Light Fortification
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Club
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Quarterstaff
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Throwing Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Unarmed
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Warforged Resistances
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (1): Charm Person
Spell (1): Mage Armor
Spell (1): Shield
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage
Spell (1): Niac's Cold Ray
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction I


Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Stunning Blow
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Trip) I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Warforged Tactics I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Spell (1): Burning Hands
Spell (1): Sleep
Enhancement: Fighter Strategy (Stunning Blow) I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I
Enhancement: Warforged Inscribed Armor I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Knock
Spell (2): Repair Moderate Damage
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I
Enhancement: Warforged Healer's Friend I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Cat's Grace
Spell (2): Bull's Strength
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation II


Level 6 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Dodge
Feat: (Selected) Improved Damage Reduction
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Warforged Constitution I


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Empower Spell
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (3): Haste


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (3): Heroism
Spell (3): Repair Serious Damage
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II
Enhancement: Warforged Constitution II


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment
Spell (4): Repair Critical Damage
Spell (4): Stoneskin
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Wall of Fire
Spell (4): Ice Storm
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (5): Prismatic Ray
Spell (5): Hold Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation III


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Enlarge Spell
Feat: (Selected) Improved Mental Toughness
Spell (5): Dominate Person
Spell (5): Protection From Elements
Enhancement: Warforged Tactics II


Level 13 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Greater Heroism
Spell (6): Tenser's Transformation
Enhancement: Racial Toughness IV


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Reconstruct
Spell (6): Globe of Invulnerability
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force I


Level 15 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Eschew Materials
Spell (7): Prismatic Spray
Spell (7): Otto's Sphere of Dancing
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction III


Level 16 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (7): Delayed Blast Fireball
Spell (7): Symbol of Stunning
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation IV


Level 17 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Maximize Spell
Spell (8): Sunburst
Spell (8): Polar Ray
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements II
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force II


Level 18 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Damage Reduction
Spell (8): Power Word: Stun
Spell (8): Otto's Irresistable Dance
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II


Level 19 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (9): Mass Hold Monster
Spell (9): Dominate Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements III
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force III


Level 20 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Spell (9): Energy Drain
Spell (9): Meteor Swarm
Enhancement: Warforged Healer's Friend II




Interesting idea. One comment I could make is that blindness does not equal auto-crit. Hold person does, stunning blow from a fighter does, I am not sure about the power word stun and symbol of stunning. I say this because the stun from either sound burst or electric loop do not grant auto-crits. Just something to keep in mind. Blindness grants -4 to attack and auto sneak attacks for rouges.

[Lead-Arm]

Interesting idea. One comment I could make is that blindness does not equal auto-crit. Hold person does, stunning blow from a fighter does, I am not sure about the power word stun and symbol of stunning. I say this because the stun from either sound burst or electric loop do not grant auto-crits. Just something to keep in mind. Blindness grants -4 to attack and auto sneak attacks for rouges.

Oh, my bad then. I thought it did from reading about how radiance gives auto sneak attacks, but it was the crippling strike that followed, brining strength to 0, that granted the auto crits. That might help if there is a rogue in the party tho. The trip feat should work better with this guy too, so that might be useful.

If nothing else, he should be a bit more effective with the stunning blow and DC bonuses from fighter enhancements and WF enhancement. The DR may help a bit with surviveablity, expecially when he gets stoneskin. At least he has more strength and constition than most wizards and with self buffs can improve those stats by 4 more each (bullls strength, bears endurance, cat's grace too for dex). He will still have a wide selection of spells since he is mostly wizard, and can change spells when he needs to per situation if there is a shrine near by. Oh, and self repair is nice too!

[Noctus]

I wont get into a discussion if this is a good build idea, just comment on how to implement it. Try it out for yourself.



* DEX 15 is a waste. You will get an excellent ref-save through taking Insightful Reflexes.

* INT 14 will lead you to having problems landing spells which monsters can save against, basically all CC effects.

*
and with self buffs can improve those stats by 4 more each (bullls strength, bears endurance, cat's grace too for dex)This is only a temporary advantage, as these spells dont stack with items you will find and wear. So once you have the +6 stat boosters, these spells are obsolete.



At least he has more strength and constition than most wizardsSTR yes, but as most wizardsdonbt melee, this is irrelavant.
CON no. most wizard-builds start with a CON of 16-20. Because after maxing out INT, only stat with any real usefulness left is CON.



*This is a hugely better stat distribution for what you want to archive:
Strength 16
Dexterity 8
Constitution 16
Intelligence 18 (all level ups here)
Wisdom 6
Charisma 6

[Lead-Arm]

I wont get into a discussion if this is a good build idea, just comment on how to implement it. Try it out for yourself.



* DEX 15 is a waste. You will get an excellent ref-save through taking Insightful Reflexes.

* INT 14 will lead you to having problems landing spells which monsters can save against, basically all CC effects.

* This is only a temporary advantage, as these spells dont stack with items you will find and wear. So once you have the +6 stat boosters, these spells are obsolete.


STR yes, but as most wizardsdonbt melee, this is irrelavant.
CON no. most wizard-builds start with a CON of 16-20. Because after maxing out INT, only stat with any real usefulness left is CON.


I agree this may not be a build for most people as this makes a wizard that can melee at lower levels anyway. I may be giving up some end game power, but it will make him more playable to get to end game. This is not a power gamer build or even one that I recommend to anyone else, but I am enjoying it *a lot* so far. The strength gives me a bit more damage. the 15 dex becomes 16 with the +1 tome of supreme ability (+1 to all stats) I used and gives me +3 to AC, helps reflex saves without having to take a feat for insightful reflexes as well.

True, most wizards don't melee, but this one at least CAN do so for a while.

The stat buffs come in very handy at the lower levels to activate runes and such, do more damage, etc. I will eventually get +6 stat items, but that is a long way down the road, and then it will only free up spell slots for other lvl 2 spells instead.



*This is a hugely better stat distribution for what you want to archive:
Strength 16
Dexterity 8
Constitution 16
Intelligence 18 (all level ups here)
Wisdom 6
Charisma 6



If I made him the way you suggest, he would be like all the other cookie cutter wizards, more powerful at end game sure, but I believe my build will be more fun and more surviveable. I love being able to smack down stuff when I choose. I can always switch to caster mode with the change of a few spells memorized to play the more traditional wizard role but this build gives me some diversity, and I am loving it so far.

Thanks for the input, but I am thinking outside the box here.

A battle mage is somewhat unusual, but a lot of fun to play.

Well, it seems the Stunning blow and trip are not as beneficial as I thought, so I swapped a couple feats to go TWF instead and gain more spell damage with enhancements instead. I get a lot of sceptors as quest rewards, and wands. But I can always use other weapons too with this build now. TWF should give me better DPS overall too, I think.


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Taktical Nuke
Level 20 Chaotic Good Warforged Male
(1 Fighter \ 19 Wizard)
Hit Points: 258
Spell Points: 1563
BAB: 10\10\15\20
Fortitude: 12
Reflex: 9
Will: 12

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Strength 15 16 16
Dexterity 15 16 16
Constitution 15 16 18
Intelligence 14 20 22
Wisdom 11 12 12
Charisma 6 7 7

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 3
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 3
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 3
+1 Tome of Intelligence used at level 3
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 3
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 3

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Balance 3 14 14
Bluff -2 -2 -2
Concentration 6 27 27
Diplomacy -2 0 0
Disable Device n/a n/a n/a
Haggle -1 9 9
Heal 1 2 2
Hide 2 3 3
Intimidate -2 -2 -2
Jump 2 3 3
Listen 0 1 1
Move Silently 2 3 3
Open Lock n/a n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a n/a
Repair 2 28 28
Search 2 6 6
Spot 0 1 1
Swim 2 3 3
Tumble 3 4 4
Use Magic Device 0 9 9

Level 1 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Composite Plating
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Scroll
Feat: (Automatic) Light Fortification
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Club
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Heavy Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Light Crossbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Quarterstaff
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Throwing Dagger
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency: Unarmed
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Warforged Resistances
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors
Spell (1): Charm Person
Spell (1): Mage Armor
Spell (1): Shield
Spell (1): Repair Light Damage
Spell (1): Niac's Cold Ray
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction I


Level 2 (Fighter)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Tower Shield Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Spell (1): Burning Hands
Spell (1): Sleep
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I
Enhancement: Warforged Inscribed Armor I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Knock
Spell (2): Repair Moderate Damage
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I
Enhancement: Warforged Healer's Friend I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Cat's Grace
Spell (2): Bull's Strength
Enhancement: Wizard Energy Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation II


Level 6 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Empower Spell
Feat: (Selected) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Warforged Constitution I


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (3): Haste


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (3): Heroism
Spell (3): Repair Serious Damage
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II
Enhancement: Warforged Constitution II


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Mental Toughness
Spell (4): Repair Critical Damage
Spell (4): Stoneskin
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Wall of Fire
Spell (4): Ice Storm
Enhancement: Racial Toughness III


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (5): Prismatic Ray
Spell (5): Hold Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Energy Manipulation III
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation III


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Eschew Materials
Spell (5): Dominate Person
Spell (5): Protection From Elements
Enhancement: Racial Toughness IV


Level 13 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Greater Heroism
Spell (6): Tenser's Transformation
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation III


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Reconstruct
Spell (6): Globe of Invulnerability
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation IV


Level 15 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Enlarge Spell
Spell (7): Prismatic Spray
Spell (7): Otto's Sphere of Dancing
Enhancement: Wizard Energy Manipulation IV


Level 16 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (7): Delayed Blast Fireball
Spell (7): Symbol of Stunning
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation IV


Level 17 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (8): Sunburst
Spell (8): Polar Ray
Enhancement: Warforged Healer's Friend II


Level 18 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Damage Reduction
Spell (8): Power Word: Stun
Spell (8): Otto's Irresistable Dance
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar III


Level 19 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (9): Mass Hold Monster
Spell (9): Dominate Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration I


Level 20 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Repair (+2)
Spell (9): Energy Drain
Spell (9): Meteor Swarm
Enhancement: Warforged Damage Reduction III




Level 5 so far and kicking arse. I may switch lvl 6 and 7 to get lvl 3 spells faster (haste and displacement FTW!)