Would a Necromancer be any good?

[WeiQuinn]

Here's something I put together. I was thinking of rolling up a Necromancer. Admittedly, I know nothing of casters, so advice is welcomed. I run Rangers or a Ranger Multi-class, usually with a Ranged focus (although they do have Weapon Finesse for the close in fighting). Please let me know what spells aren't available on scrolls so that I can learn them at level up. I figure with a Wizard, it Necromancy is all that I want it to be, I can swap spells around rather painlessly.

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Necromancer LandWalker
Level 16 True Neutral Human Male
(16 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 116
Spell Points: 1315 
BAB: 8\8\13
Fortitude: 7
Reflex: 13
Will: 10

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 16)           (Level 16)
Strength             10                 10                   10
Dexterity            13                 13                   13
Constitution         13                 13                   14
Intelligence         18                 22                   26
Wisdom               10                 10                   10
Charisma             10                 10                   10

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 16)          (Level 16)
Balance               3                 10.5                 10.5
Bluff                 0                  0                    0
Concentration         5                 21                   24
Diplomacy             2                  9.5                  9.5
Disable Device        n/a               n/a                   n/a
Haggle                2                  9.5                  9.5
Heal                  0                  0                    0
Hide                  1                  1                    1
Intimidate            0                  0                    0
Jump                  2                  9.5                  9.5
Listen                2                  9.5                  9.5
Move Silently         1                  1                    1
Open Lock             n/a               n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a               n/a                   n/a
Repair                4                  8                    8
Search                4                  8                    8
Spot                  2                  9.5                  9.5
Swim                  0                  4                    4
Tumble                n/a                2                    2
Use Magic Device      n/a               n/a                   n/a

Level 1 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell
Feat: (Selected) Insightful Reflexes
Feat: (Human Bonus) Mental Toughness
Spell (1): Cause Fear
Spell (1): Chill Touch
Spell (1): Ray of Enfeeblement
Spell (1): Shield
Spell (1): Protection From Evil
Spell (1): Nightshield
Spell (1): Magic Missle
Spell (1): Mage Armor
Enhancement: Wizard Concentration I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I

Level 2 (Wizard)
Spell (1): Jump
Spell (1): Shocking Grasp
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I

Level 3 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Penetration
Spell (2): False Life
Spell (2): Ghoul Touch
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Energy I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force I
Enhancement: Wizard Wand Mastery I
Enhancement: Wizard Wand Heightening I

Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Spell (2): Command Undead
Spell (2): Blindness
Enhancement: Wizard Energy Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation II

Level 5 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Empower Spell
Spell (2): Glitterdust
Spell (2): Resist Energy
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Intelligence I
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration I

Level 6 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Penetration
Spell (3): Halt Undead
Spell (3): Lightning Bolt
Enhancement: Wizard Concentration II
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II

Level 7 (Wizard)
Spell (4): Burning Blood
Spell (4): Enervation
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II

Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Spell (4): Force Missles
Spell (4): Remove Curse
Enhancement: Wizard Concentration III
Enhancement: Wizard Subtle Spellcasting I

Level 9 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Mental Toughness
Spell (5): Symbol of Pain
Spell (5): Ball Lightning
Enhancement: Wizard Subtle Spellcasting II

Level 10 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Heighten Spell
Spell (5): Cloudkill
Spell (4): Acid Rain
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence III

Level 11 (Wizard)
Spell (6): Chain Lightning
Spell (6): True Seeing
Enhancement: Wizard Wand Mastery II
Enhancement: Wizard Wand Heightening II

Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Spell (6): Greater Heroism
Spell (6): Disintegrate
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration II

Level 13 (Wizard)
Spell (7): Finger of Death
Spell (7): Banishment
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Constitution II

Level 14 (Wizard)
Spell (7): Control Undead
Spell (6): Circle of Death
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar III

Level 15 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (8): Sunburst
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar IV

Level 16 (Wizard)
Spell (8): Otto's Irresistable Dance
Spell (8): Horrid Wilting
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force II
Enhancement: Wizard Subtle Spellcasting III

I was also thinking of going the Force/Electrical specialization, just to be different.

[AMERON]

just curious as to why you have lvl 2 spells selected at wiz lvl5 (glitterdust and elem.resist), that lvl is when wizards can get lvl 3 spells.....

[WeiQuinn]

Honestly, its because I didn't scroll down far enough on the spell list in the character builder...

I guess I should have busted out the PHB while I was using the character builder. I figured I would buy scrolls and inscribe a majority of the spells.

Is there a list somewhere that says what spells are not available on scrolls so that I can choose them at level up?

[ShadowFox1978]

Mostly AoE spells.

Solid Fog
CK
Otto's sphere
Firewall
Dim Door
Any level 8 spell

Those are the ones I can think of. Also think, maybe, the symbols can't be bought.

[between6and25chars]

Mostly AoE spells.

Solid Fog
CK
Otto's sphere
Firewall
Dim Door
Any level 8 spell

Those are the ones I can think of. Also think, maybe, the symbols can't be bought.

I know dim door is availible on scrolls, as my Sorc has 2 scrolls of it :P

[Pfamily]

I know dim door is availible on scrolls, as my Sorc has 2 scrolls of it :P

But you can't buy them, can only find them as loot.

Spells that can't be purchased on scrolls:
d door
solid fog
symbol of flame
wall of fire
cloud kill
symbol of pain
acid fog
symbol of persuasion
delayed blast fireball
ottos sphere of dancing
symbol of weakness
any lvl 8 spell

Edit: I haven't seen any of the new 1st level spells available for purchase on scrolls, but I'll admit I haven't looked all that hard either.

[Locathus]

I have looked in several places for the new level 1's and haven't found them.

I just want them because I don't like not having all of the spells. Merfolk's Blessing also makes a funny noise when you cast it. Hee-hee!

[MrWizard]

as a wiz, spell selection is so easily changed, it is not part of the build (selection for levleing that is)
concentration is important skill, the rest is just up to you.
your starting 18 intel is all you need as far as stats, the rest is just up to you.

Feats: you got spell pen and greater spell pen, good job.

Enlarge is a uber feat for many and you should take it.

I would go, in my opinion, with a different progression of feats.

I would take heighten as soon as I get second level spells as I leave this on all the time in every instance.
I would take enlarge early and use it a lot.
I would take both spell pens by level 8 or ten.
I would take max first then empower, even with the bad mana drain.

With spell pens, enlarge, and heighten, coupled with maxxed intel, you can control any dungeon or instance no matter how bad the pug is. Extremely useful for leveling fast and quick without headaches.

If you are going nuker route, then I guess you would need none of those since you just want to kill things in firewalls....lol

Feats and enhancements and spells can be changed. Stats and skills cannot. As long as you max your intel and add to concentration, a wizard can basically be rebuilt at anytime rather easily...so just have fun and play the way you want.

[Affront]

What about spell focus necromancy as a feat choice?
Or even spell focus necromancy and greater spell focus necromancy.

[Yaga_Nub]

What about spell focus necromancy as a feat choice?
Or even spell focus necromancy and greater spell focus necromancy.

I had both of these for a time and then I dropped one for greater spell pen and I haven't really noticed a difference.