Wizard/Rogue Build

[ArchStriker]

Hey I just want to say nice job on the build currently level 6, ditched empower for later levels though, I can handle traps pathetically easy, just my spot sucks. Luckily I know most of the areas for the trapbox. Planning on reaching level 16. ^^^ArchStriker^^^

[dcp101]

I like the build, but don't have WF. So I whipped this up quick as a Drow alternative and I was wondering what you guys thought. It's more or less a carbon copy of the one listed above, just smarter and much better looking. I haven't played an arcane caster long enough to get past the harbor quests (because I've sucked at making them) and would like some feedback from someone who has before I waste more time on a crappy build.

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This build improves on the WF design in a few areas (saves you a feat on reflex saves, allows you to use OL instead of using SP for Knock) while taking some hits in other areas (less HP, can't heal/repair itself, generally poorer at soloing). While it would be fun to be a soloing wizard, I think in the end the costs and benefits of the switch to Drow balance out.

In combat this build would be played as support, focusing on controlling the field with spells like Web, Sleet Storm, WOF, etc. Instead of trying to rack up kills, the goal is to take pressure off of the tanks by immobilizing, controlling, or weakening mobs. Of course, my metamagics are probably wrong for that purpose so some help with those would be appreciated. Then if sp runs, I can switch to a shortbow or crossbow and still feel like I'm contributing something.

Thoughts?

The DEX is a bit of a waste IMO even if you plan on busting out the bow. I would do CON and leftover points into CHA. Below is a sample Human version of the PM/Rogue. Without a +2 Tome I would prob go with a 10 STR, 10 DEX, 10 CHA vs 8/8/14 split.

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Wizard Rogue the Palemaster
Level 20 True Neutral Human Male
(2 Rogue \ 18 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 246
Spell Points: 1438 
BAB: 10\10\15\20
Fortitude: 10
Reflex: 18
Will: 11

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength              8                    10
Dexterity             8                    10
Constitution         16                    18
Intelligence         18                    29
Wisdom                8                    10
Charisma             14                    16

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
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                    23
Bluff                 2                     3
Concentration         5                    27
Diplomacy             2                     3
Disable Device        8                    32
Haggle                6                     7
Heal                 -1                     0
Hide                  3                     4
Intimidate            2                     3
Jump                  3                    10
Listen                3                     4
Move Silently         3                     4
Open Lock             3                     6
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                4                     9
Search                8                    32
Spot                  3                     4
Swim                 -1                     0
Tumble                3                     4
Use Magic Device      6                    26

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Hide (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Listen (+4)
Skill: Move Silently (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Insightful Reflexes
Feat: (Human Bonus) Toughness
Enhancement: Human Versatility I


Level 2 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Mental Toughness
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I
Enhancement: Wizard Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Force I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Force Manipulation II


Level 6 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Augment Summoning
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Necromancy
Enhancement: Wizard Wand and Scroll Mastery II


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Deadly Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master I
Enhancement: Summon Skeleton Archer
Enhancement: Summon Skeletal Knight
Enhancement: Summon Skeletal Mage


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Intelligence I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements II
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration I


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Greater Spell Focus: Necromancy
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence III


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Penetration
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation III


Level 13 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+12)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Deadly Elements II


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Shroud of the Lich
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master II
Enhancement: Summon Blackbone Archer
Enhancement: Summon Blackbone Knight
Enhancement: Summon Blackbone Mage


Level 15 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar III


Level 16 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+1.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation IV


Level 17 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Heighten Spell
Enhancement: Wizard Improved Maximizing I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements III


Level 18 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Penetration
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Deadly Elements III


Level 19 (Wizard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Improved Maximizing II


Level 20 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master III
Enhancement: Summon Frostmarrow Archer
Enhancement: Summon Frostmarrow Knight
Enhancement: Summon Frostmarrow Mage