Yeah, but they're also the only controller class with a significant amount of melee powers (or any at all). I guess the value of that depends on ... er ... how valuable you think that is.WTF Druid is the only controller class missing a ranged basic at-will...
Eh, rathan, my second character will enter the Tavern in a while if that comforts you...
So, going with the eladrin warlord? Very nice choice, if so.
Must... resist... urge... to create... second... PC... before getting... PHB2.
Must... also... stop... typing... haltingly...
If there is a powerful ritual used by Oan wizards to make naughty things happen, chances are it uses sanguiduum, which is both hard to come by and morally reprehensible in its creation.