? about combining Pale Master DC build with Shiradi...

[lherndo]

I've noticed that FoD is capped at caster lvl 25. I was wondering if one of you number crunch genius' could help me calculate what would be lost if you took 18W / 2 FvS over 20 Wiz. With the epic destinies, the 2 FvS and Shiradi you wouldn't have as much punch as a WF Sorc Shiradi but you'd still have the unlimited (almost) mana, while being able to switch to Magister for the DC's. With enough twists you could run Shiradi and still have +3 necro DC and EH could be fun.

Anyways, I was just wondering to myself and decided to ask the professionals what they think. Thanks for your time.

[Jasparion]

This is the sort of build Ive also been considering. Having trouble deciding whether to go Drow Pure Wiz, or Drow Wiz 18, FvS 2.

[EllisDee37]

Caster level applies to spell pen and damage dice, not DCs. An 18/2 will be -1 DC compared to pure due to losing capstone, and -2 spell pen from having two fewer casting levels.

[ChemE]

I've tried Shiradi on my wizard and thought it was lame and boring compared to my usual role as a pure DC caster. It felt sort of gimped to me. I really don't see the point of rolling a Necro focused PM to be Shiradi. I will grant you that this would be a style of play I would not enjoy on any build, so there's that.