First necro build

[arcalite911]

So I'm sort of new to this ddo thing, I havnt really played the table top, but I learn MMO's pretty quick. My highest level character is a level 11 fighter/barb intimitank, and he isnt very fun to play, so id like to roll a necromancer. I have made a build, and I'd love for people to give me some feed back, as I dont entirely know what im doing just yet.

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Damar the Plague
Level 20 Chaotic Good Human Male
(20 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 172
Spell Points: 1756 
BAB: 10\10\15\20
Fortitude: 7
Reflex: 5
Will: 11

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             10                    10
Dexterity             9                     9
Constitution         12                    12
Intelligence         18                    28
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             13                    13

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance              -1                    -1
Bluff                 1                     1
Concentration         5                    28
Diplomacy             3                    12.5
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle                1                     1
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                 -1                    -1
Intimidate            1                     1
Jump                  2                    11.5
Listen               -1                     6.5
Move Silently        -1                    -1
Open Lock            n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                8                    33
Search                6                    20.5
Spot                  1                    10.5
Swim                  0                     0
Tumble               n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device      3                    12

Level 1 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Repair (+4)
Skill: Search (+2)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Empower Spell
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Feat: (Human Bonus) Spell Focus: Necromancy
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Inscribe Scroll
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
Spell (1): Cause Fear
Spell (1): Charm Person
Spell (1): Chill Touch
Spell (1): Hypnotism
Spell (1): Ray of Enfeeblement
Spell (1): Mage Armor
Spell (1): Sleep
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Improved Concentration I
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I


Level 2 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Spell (1): Nightshield
Spell (1): Burning Hands
Enhancement: Wizard Improved Empowering I
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence I


Level 3 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Necromancy
Spell (2): Blindness
Spell (2): Touch of Idiocy
Enhancement: Improved Repair I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Wand and Scroll Mastery I
Enhancement: Wizard Wand Heightening I


Level 4 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Command Undead
Spell (2): Ghoul Touch
Enhancement: Improved Concentration II
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation II
Enhancement: Wizard Subtle Spellcasting I


Level 5 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Improved Mental Toughness
Spell (3): Halt Undead
Spell (3): Ray of Exhaustion
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar II


Level 6 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Penetration
Spell (3): Suggestion
Spell (3): Haste
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master I


Level 7 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Fear
Spell (4): Wall of Fire
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Intelligence I
Enhancement: Summon Skeleton Archer
Enhancement: Summon Skeletal Knight


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Enervation
Spell (4): Burning Blood
Enhancement: Wizard Elemental Manipulation III
Enhancement: Summon Skeletal Mage


Level 9 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Penetration
Spell (5): Waves of Fatigue
Spell (5): Symbol of Pain
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence II


Level 10 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Augment Summoning
Spell (5): Mind Fog
Spell (5): Feeblemind
Enhancement: Improved Concentration III
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar III


Level 11 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (6): Necrotic Ray
Spell (6): Symbol of Fear
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration II


Level 12 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Heighten Spell
Spell (6): Symbol of Persuasion
Spell (6): Create Undead
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master II
Enhancement: Shroud of the Wraith


Level 13 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (7): Finger of Death
Spell (7): Waves of Exhaustion
Enhancement: Improved Concentration IV
Enhancement: Summon Blackbone Archer
Enhancement: Summon Blackbone Knight


Level 14 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (7): Control Undead
Spell (7): Power Word: Blind
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Deadly Elements I
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Deadly Elements II
Enhancement: Summon Blackbone Mage


Level 15 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Maximize Spell
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Spell (8): Symbol of Death
Spell (7): Symbol of Weakness
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I


Level 16 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (8): Sunburst
Spell (8): Power Word: Stun
Enhancement: Wizard Intelligence III


Level 17 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (9): Wail of the Banshee
Spell (9): Energy Drain
Enhancement: Wizard Spell Penetration III


Level 18 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Spell (9): Power Word: Kill
Spell (9): Meteor Swarm
Enhancement: Wizard Pale Master III
Enhancement: Summon Frostmarrow Knight


Level 19 (Wizard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+0.5)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (9): Summon Monster IX
Spell (8): Horrid Wilting
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements II
Enhancement: Summon Frostmarrow Archer
Enhancement: Summon Frostmarrow Mage


Level 20 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: INT
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+0.5)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Repair (+1)
Skill: Search (+0.5)
Skill: Spot (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Spell Focus: Evocation
Spell (9): Mass Hold Monster
Spell (9): Dominate Monster
Enhancement: Wizard Master of Magic
Enhancement: Wizard Lineage of Elements III

[unbongwah]

There are others with a lot more experience with casters than me, but the usual advice for wizards is: go Warforged if you can (human is a good F2P alternative); dump-stat everything except INT (max out), CON (at least 6 pts), and STR (rest of pts); take Toughness, Insightful Reflexes (combine w/Evasion for extra survivability), and metamagics. Consider a rogue or monk 2 splash for Evasion; rogue also gets you UMD & trap skills, monk gets you 2 extra feats & monk skills (something to spend all those skill pts on). Concentration is the only must-have skill; of the skills you've taken, Listen & Repair are basically pointless; Search is only useful to rogue-splashed builds (can't find traps above DC 20 without it regardless of how high your Search is); and half-ranks in skills are useless.

[arcalite911]

I was planning on going full wizard, i dont want to multiclass into anything just yet.

[Emili]

There are others with a lot more experience with casters than me, but the usual advice for wizards is: go Warforged if you can (human is a good F2P alternative); dump-stat everything except INT (max out), CON (at least 6 pts), and STR (rest of pts); take Toughness, Insightful Reflexes (combine w/Evasion for extra survivability), and metamagics. Consider a rogue or monk 2 splash for Evasion; rogue also gets you UMD & trap skills, monk gets you 2 extra feats & monk skills (something to spend all those skill pts on). Concentration is the only must-have skill; of the skills you've taken, Listen & Repair are basically pointless; Search is only useful to rogue-splashed builds (can't find traps above DC 20 without it regardless of how high your Search is); and half-ranks in skills are useless.

General rule WF for archmage and Fleshy for Pale Master... end game is all about DC where human have just a slight edge then on PMs the good things about WF are not as beneficial. In lich form the PM gains more hp and heal via neg energy ... also as undead 100% fort and immune to a lot. Monk and rogue splash on a wiz you'd want insightful reflexes... but same time you're reducing your DC as the wiz capstone is pretty nice so you really have to weigh in what you give up for what you're gaining. Concentration make high ... however wizards have more skill points than they know what to do with usually and I'd have to say quicken outdoes concentration anyway.