Making a Sorcerer

[Stash69]

I'm new to the Sorcerer so i like to know whats the best build 32pt.

[Wanesa]

I'm new to the Sorcerer so i like to know whats the best build 32pt.

Halfling sorcerer with dragonmarks :-) Very easy because it can heal self.

Do you want a pure sorcerer or a multiclass?

[psykopeta]

I'm new to the Sorcerer so i like to know whats the best build 32pt.

wf sorc, u use spells to repair yourself, you get double benefit from sp items, you don't have to spend any feat or swap items to repair

win,win,win

max cha, rest con, ignore rest of stats, if you have points to spare, strenght is useful(for encumbrance and MAYBE use a weapon at low lvls, but isn't needed), the only thing you'll have to worry is having enough sp to kill/repair, it's not an issue because you'll delete mobs

if don't wanna go pure (there isn't a real reason to it, however i did it, 3 lives XD) the next pass is the tukaw build, 16 sorc-2 pally (use your cha for all saves)-2 monk(get evasion)

u can creat a 1st lifer and solo EE with a tukaw wf (soloing heroic elite is pretty easy, being wf sorc is what does it easy)

[Wanesa]

yes, WF sorcerer is the most popular build, but you will need to buy WF, unless you are VIP.

[unbongwah]

"Best" is a relative term: best what? DPS? Survivability? Fastest leveling? Endgame performance? It also depends on what you have to work with, in terms of races, gear, tomes, etc.

That said, have a look at the Mechadi Champion: should be pretty darn close to the best overall. Doubly so if you can make a Bladeforged version: no -2 CHA penalty and skip straight to lvl 15 so you can run w/lvl 6 & 7 spells ASAP. Plus BF will get Reconstruct as a racial SLA when Shadowfell comes out (knock on wood), letting you drop it from your spell list for another lvl 6 spell.

[Stash69]

pure sorcerer is what i'm like to do and yes i have WF.

[darthhento]

If you have gear - human.

If you don't have gear - warforged.

Max CHA, Max CON, rest into INT.

Rest you can pretty much play around with untill you find what you like the most. Enhancements and EDs are easy to reset/swap.

[Rubix]

Something I considered, and ended up doing on a second or third life character was built something around this (below). I was scorned by most nearly every other arcane in the game, but I tell you, it was a great leveling build, lots of fun, and very flavor based.

Edit: PS: can't find the final (to lvl 20 build I did, but it was based much along these lines.

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Level 15 Lawful Good Half-Elf Male
(2 Paladin \ 13 Sorcerer) 
Hit Points: 162
Spell Points: 1264 
BAB: 8\8\13
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 15
Will: 23

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(34 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 15)           (Level 15)
Strength             10                 13                   13
Dexterity            13                 16                   16
Constitution         16                 19                   19
Intelligence         12                 15                   15
Wisdom                8                 11                   11
Charisma             17                 23                   25

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 6
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 6
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 6
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 6
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 6
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 6
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 10
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 10
+3 Tome of Constitution used at level 10
+3 Tome of Intelligence used at level 10
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 10
+3 Tome of Charisma used at level 10

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 15)          (Level 15)
Balance               1                  3                    3
Bluff                 3                 10                   10
Concentration         7                 21                   24
Diplomacy             3                  7                    7
Disable Device        n/a               n/a                   n/a
Haggle                3                  8                    8
Heal                  0                 11                   12
Hide                  1                  3                    3
Intimidate            3                  7                    7
Jump                  0                  3                    3
Listen                0                  1                    1
Move Silently         1                  3                    3
Open Lock             n/a               n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a               n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                  2                    2
Search                1                  2                    2
Spot                 -1                  0                    0
Swim                  0                  1                    1
Tumble                n/a                4                    8
Use Magic Device      5                 16                   16

Level 1 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Listen (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Favored Soul
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness
Feat: (Past Life) Past Life: Barbarian
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Keen Senses
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Mixed Heritage
Feat: (Automatic) Half-Elven Social Graces (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Immunity to Sleep
Feat: (Automatic) Magical Training
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Spell (1): Charm Person
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat


Level 2 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Spell (1): Jump


Level 3 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Maximize Spell
Spell (1): Shield


Level 4 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Electric Loop


Level 5 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Blur


Level 6 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Evocation
Spell (3): Frost Lance


Level 7 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Jump (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (2): Web
Spell (3): Displacement


Level 8 (Sorcerer)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Spell (4): Ice Storm


Level 9 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Heighten Spell
Spell (3): Hold Person
Spell (4): Phantasmal Killer
Spell (2): Scorching Ray


Level 10 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (5): Ball Lightning


Level 11 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (3): Lightning Bolt
Spell (5): Eladar's Electric Surge
Spell (4): Dimension Door


Level 12 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Heal (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Force of Personality
Feat: (Automatic) Aura of Good
Feat: (Automatic) Heavy Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency (ALL)
Feat: (Automatic) Medium Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Smite Evil


Level 13 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Chain Lightning


Level 14 (Sorcerer)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Spell (4): Shout
Spell (5): Niac's Biting Cold
Spell (6): Circle of Death


Level 15 (Paladin)
Skill: Heal (+3)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Evocation
Feat: (Automatic) Divine Grace
Feat: (Automatic) Lay on Hands
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity III
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity IV
Enhancement: Improved Favored Soul Dilettante I
Enhancement: Improved Favored Soul Dilettante II
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Charisma I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Heightening I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Heightening II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Maximizing I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Improved Maximizing II
Enhancement: Paladin Focus of Good I
Enhancement: Improved Heal I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Air Savant I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Air Savant II
Enhancement: Charged Spellcasting I
Enhancement: Charged Spellcasting II
Enhancement: Charged Spellcasting III
Enhancement: Deadly Shocks I
Enhancement: Deadly Shocks II
Enhancement: Deadly Shocks III
Enhancement: Storm Manipulation I
Enhancement: Storm Manipulation II
Enhancement: Storm Manipulation III
Enhancement: Storm Manipulation IV
Enhancement: Storm Manipulation V
Enhancement: Paladin Devotion I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Energy of the Dragonblooded I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Energy of the Dragonblooded II
Enhancement: Sorcerer Charisma I
Enhancement: Sorcerer Wand and Scroll Mastery I