True is getting FOM and deathward, eventually also neg. energy absorption item is enough.
And I also dont like WF melee idea.
Mostly because they tend to have horrible heal amp, and i just see no sense in keeping them alive burning half mana. So if they loose too much hp i just let them die, healing rest of the group. Hoping they will get, that heal amp is not a dump things.
Its honestly easier to keep up 400 hp melee with good heal amp, than WF with 800 hp and horrible heal amp. When heal scrolls hit for no more than average 100, and fvs maximized capstone lower than 30.... Well its not fun. Its a nightmare,
For caster. Yes, sure. Why not.