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I respectfully disagree. The arcane spell list (understand: (5e's wizard+warlock spell list. No, sorcs do not have a spell list) offers plenty of badass manga-like fighting spells.
Teleport behind an enemy to surprise attack him? Misty step.
A sword invisible harder to block? Shadow blade...
Quick question to all Artificer lovers out there:
How do you feel about your class of choice being reskinned as the Hedge Mage archetype?
Now, don't get your noose and pitchfork quite yet! I don't expect it to be a realistic change, I'm simply curious.
The classical Hedge Mage could fit with...
Duuude, that's a low blow! I called "jesting aside"...still, I'll adress it below but...damn, no fair...
SO! What's the benefit? Options.
You illustrated perfectly the value of design options when pointing out how iconic class-specific spells could have been class features instead.
Which...
So I've read all the replies to this post of yours. And how you adressed them in turn.
I kind of agree with you. I like the way you pointed out that 1) What they actualy want is a Gish. 2)In their mind: Gish = Arcane half-caster. 3) There might be alternatives for a relevant DnD Gish...