What's your favorite 3rd level Wiz spell?

[A2Z]

Fireball's cool but Haste allows you to cast it twice.

 

[Wild Karrde]

D&D is all about the big ol' ball of flame we call Fireball. It's gotta be fireball baby

 

[Davelozzi]

Fireball! Fireball! Fireball!

I can't believe that Haste is beating out Fireball. Must be a conspiracy.

 

[Zarrock God of Evil]

I voted for Haste - as it's a great spell - but I LOVE fireball. It's the most evil spell in existance and it's a classic!!!

-Zarrock

 

[Plane Sailing]

Fireball has losts its shine - Back in original D&D (little white books) a 10d6 fireball when even fighters only had d6 for HD was a stunningly great spell.

By 2e it was still OK - CON bonuses hadn't run rampant at that stage and fireball was the only way to chuck out the damage.

Now in 3e? 10d6 from a fireball isn't that impressive - less effective on the tougher creatures (who have HUNDREDS of hit points now) and on an individual level not much more terrifying than being sneak attacked by a 10th level rogue, especially if he is dual-wielding

Thats why my vote went to the up-and-coming hero, Haste. So greatly improved over any previous version! No penalty for casting it, AND you get to cast two spells a round if you want AND it gives a +4 AC bonus that stacks with everything else.

Go haste Go!

 

[Jezrael]

It used to be Lightning Bolt, back when you could bounce it off of things. Now that you can't it's a toss between Suggestion or Summon Monster III.

Course if I really had my way, my mages would be able to cast Bolt 2 ...but I digress.

 

[Xalmo]

Bolt 2 sounds good to me too.

As for the poll, I'm gonna have to go with the classic Fireball.

 

[novyet]

Well I too will vote for a campaign specific spell, Stardust.

 

[Tom Cashel]

Fly. Make the fighters and the rogues fly with you!

Haste and Dispel Magic come in second.

Fireball and Lightning Bolt, while flashy, effective, and great for bullying low-level PCs (hi Van), just don't cut it in 3E.

Now, Prismatic Spray......there's a spell for ya.

 

[KnowTheToe]

I have to agree, 3rd level spells rock. It is what makes playing a Sorc hard. I like so many 3rd level spells and can only ever get a few. It is really the first level where spells start to make a big difference.

I choose Fireball because it can get you into so much trouble. I like trouble.