Reconstruct

[Wyrmnax]

So, my main is a WF wizard. Lv 14 currently.

I was redoing his spell lists, as i have been stuck with the buffs i used the time i started getting them, and had never stoped to think about what i needed and what i didnt.

And one of the things i noticed on my spell list is: i was using Repair Serious Wounds, when i have acess to Critical and Reconstruct. That was one of those things that you dont stop to think about, and im changing it.

Now, i was considering changing to Reconstruct, but it passed my mind that RCW might be better, and i wanted some input from other warforged. A few points:

- I have about 200 Hps.
- Reconstruct heals me for ~165 ( not sure on the exact number ). It costs 35 sp
- RCW gives me 50~60. It costs 25 sp

Well, duh. Reconstruct is much more sp efficient, as long as i use it when i would need more than a single RCW. This is where i am having trouble deciding. When i am soloing, reconstruct it is, no questions asked. The main issue of soloing is sp conservation. When i am in a party, it is very hard to take 50% of damage and not have a healer toss you anything. So there reconstruct might be less sp efficient by the effect of being overkill.

Also there is the fact that i can use my 6th level spell slot to more effect than my 4th level that RCW would occupy.

[WolfSpirit]

All the repair spells except Reconstruct are subject to meta-magic. SO if your burning stuff with empower on and need a heal, that repair critical just cost you WAY more than a reconstruct spell would have. So for me, hands down, reconstruct.
Its a bit easier choice for my WF caster I guess, he is a Sorc and has limited spells. But with a 3 second cooldown for Reconstruct (6 I guess for a Wizard) and a unchanging cost of 35 sp, its a no brainer.
The wizard, of course, has other choices.
My advice?
Reconstruct.

[doppleganger]

So, my main is a WF wizard. Lv 14 currently.

I was redoing his spell lists, as i have been stuck with the buffs i used the time i started getting them, and had never stoped to think about what i needed and what i didnt.
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hu yea, about time you take advantage of the wizard ability to tweak his spell lists at will (or almost).

And one of the things i noticed on my spell list is: i was using Repair Serious Wounds, when i have acess to Critical and Reconstruct. That was one of those things that you dont stop to think about, and im changing it.

Now, i was considering changing to Reconstruct, but it passed my mind that RCW might be better, and i wanted some input from other warforged. A few points:

- I have about 200 Hps.
- Reconstruct heals me for ~165 ( not sure on the exact number ). It costs 35 sp
- RCW gives me 50~60. It costs 25 sp

Well, duh. Reconstruct is much more sp efficient, as long as i use it when i would need more than a single RCW. This is where i am having trouble deciding. When i am soloing, reconstruct it is, no questions asked. The main issue of soloing is sp conservation. When i am in a party, it is very hard to take 50% of damage and not have a healer toss you anything. So there reconstruct might be less sp efficient by the effect of being overkill.

Also there is the fact that i can use my 6th level spell slot to more effect than my 4th level that RCW would occupy.

You do realize that you already have one more level 4 and one more level 6 spell you can have selected, compared to a sorcerer? And you can change your spells anytime you shrine or are in tavern. Really, your problem is a non issue. Go play a sorcerer and then you will know what it means having a limited spell selection. And I am not a sorcerer complaining here, I play both wizard and sorcerer toons. Also, if you want to conserve mana and are just 50% health down, wether in solo or in party, here is a mana conservation trick for you: Reconstruct scrolls!

[Wyrmnax]

Yes, everyone change a couple spells to fit the quest, hold undead instead of suggestion, etc. But to stop and rethink every single spell slot you have as to be more effective? Yeah, i do not think its a everyday thing for most people.

Um... reconstruct scrolls... i hadnt considered that, because i grew so used to the +caster level healing of the repair spells, and that made their scrolls much less effective. Not sure if i have the bank for it, but its a very good alternative if i can bank it.

I understand you were trying to be rude doppelganger, sorry for ruining it for you.

@Wolfspirit: Yes, maximizing a RCW makes a mess, especially when you are 50 hps down only. Didnt know reconstruct wouldnt get maximized.

[doppleganger]

Yes, everyone change a couple spells to fit the quest, hold undead instead of suggestion, etc. But to stop and rethink every single spell slot you have as to be more effective? Yeah, i do not think its a everyday thing for most people.
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Well, I do sometime forget to check my spells and regret it in certain quests, but it is usually one specific spell I am missing, and I can change it at next shrine, so its not the end of the world. And wizards have so many spells they can have selected that they can have a very solid core that never changes, thats for sure.

Um... reconstruct scrolls... i hadnt considered that, because i grew so used to the +caster level healing of the repair spells, and that made their scrolls much less effective. Not sure if i have the bank for it, but its a very good alternative if i can bank it..

Try it, I am pretty sure you will find it will not be that costly. No need to just use scrolls either.

I understand you were trying to be rude doppelganger, sorry for ruining it for you.

ha ha, twas meant more as a friendly shove "hey! wake up dude!", but I admit it was on the borderline of rude.

[Thorzian]

Yes, everyone change a couple spells to fit the quest, hold undead instead of suggestion, etc. But to stop and rethink every single spell slot you have as to be more effective? Yeah, i do not think its a everyday thing for most people.

Um... reconstruct scrolls... i hadnt considered that, because i grew so used to the +caster level healing of the repair spells, and that made their scrolls much less effective. Not sure if i have the bank for it, but its a very good alternative if i can bank it.

I understand you were trying to be rude doppelganger, sorry for ruining it for you.

@Wolfspirit: Yes, maximizing a RCW makes a mess, especially when you are 50 hps down only. Didnt know reconstruct wouldnt get maximized.

if you're not going to take advantage of changing spells to best suit the situation then maybe sorcerer is a better choice for you than wizard. it can be tedious at first, but once you learn the quests and strategies associated with them, and all of your spells (which are at what level) it doesnt take long

[Impaqt]

Reconstruct went on my Hotbar at L11 and has Never come off.

Use a Wand for Topping off Hit points. Repair Critical can even be purchased in The Twelve.

[Wyrmnax]

I think the point came across.

Reconstruct is going into the set, going to take a look at reconstruct scrolls too, and probably look to change more of my spells depending on quest.

Its just that i have gotten used to using the same spells over and over, Just changing a few specific spells for specific quests. It also goes with the fact that i am not a veteran, last time i played level cap was 12, and as such i do not know what to expect from a lot of quests.

So i have a flexible core of spells that let me do mostly everything, and change spells on occasion when i know some of the stuff i will be facing.

I am hard-headed (blame warforged), but the reconstruct point came across.

[RTN]

Don't forget that a potency item will affect Reconstruction. An AP or two into the Force/Repair damage increase isn't a bad investment either. My Wiz casts Reconstruction for 255. I use scrolls whenever possible to conserve sp, but cast it when necessary.

[Phidius]

Don't forget to toss a few AP into the Enhancement "Wizard Wand Mastery"... it says wands, but applies to scrolls too.

My WF wizzies carry between 100 and 200 Reconstruct scrolls all the time, and uses them to top off between fights. However, there are 2 raids that come to mind where a Wizard (especially WF) will be expected to heal a WF tank, and unless you have a SP pool over 5000, you're gonna need a stack of scrolls.

It may seem expensive, but it won't be.