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TheBigHouse has a wizard guide that does a great job of comparing the scaling of blasts. You can find it HERE. I've had some conversations with him, specifically regarding Erupting Earth's scaling value, and scaling of blast spells in general. My view is that fireball is a very good 3rd...

As jdsugden mentioned, giving up 2 levels for an at-will silent image is a prety big cost, especially if you are playing an illusionist as the best illusionist abilities come at the higher levels (Illusory reality is my favorite of all the school abilities by a pretty far margin). Also keep in...

We can talk about Paladins, but only as they relate to the use of wizards. Good point that Warcaster + Booming Blade can be used for a reaction opportunity attack. From the standpoint of a Wizard, I don't see using reactions for opportunity attacks very much, but for a tank-style character who...

I can, and I will! :] I realize that there is a school of thought that you should prepare many different single target debuff/control spells, many different multiple target debuff/control spells so you always have the right spell for the right job. I have always considered this school of...

Me too (for the same reason), in fact I've been considering upgrading it in the guide. I don't think I gave appropriate weight to that when originally assessing the spells.

OK, so lot's of discussion about Phantasmal Force. Rather than respond to everyone individually, I think I'll put everything together. So, lots of counterpoints have been made to my last post. I'm going to list them, if I've gotten any of the context or intent wrong, please let me know. The...

Hi SpoCk0nd0pe. You say in your initial post "Seems like no save, just suck and take (not huge amounts but ok-ish) damage for a lot of creatures" I don't read it that way. To quote the spell: "On a failed save, you create a phantasmal object, creature or other visible phenomenon of your...

It is interesting you mention this, I was making a Ranger last week and checked the various guides that told me that races with dex bonuses were good, and feats were good, and some spells were good, and I was frusturated and thought that instead of just rating things, it would be a lot more help...

P.S. Thank you! I'm always gratified to hear people who've enjoyed what I've had to say or found it helpful.

To be honest, I don't even read UA anymore. Our group doesn't touch UA with a 10' pole. In general, I've found UA entries to be poorly balanced, and optimizers like myself best not even consider them. That said, I like the idea of a Lore wizard. That's a concept I recommend in my guide by...

I like a crate or barrel. Allows you to be inside it (visibility obscured from all 4 sides). As for the likelyhood of a crate or barrel occuring on its own, well, conjurer's can do that once per round I believe. If you have a gm who says casting through the illusion reveals it, simply have...

Oops - yes, that's an interesting question. Of course, the idea of the minor illusion crate is to create disadvantage against stabby, which (if it works) promotes the attack of the raging barbarian instead. If Frostbite sticks, then that tactic fails, as the orog has disadvantage against both...

Which specific example are you referring to? Ultimately, firebolt and frostbite are very similar cantrips, firebolt is usually marginally better, but in the very specific circumstances where frostbite is the better option, it's normally the much better option. General rule - use firebolt unless...

I think you and I have dramatically different observations on the frequency of energy vulnerabilities in opponents. Even some creatures where energy vulnerabilities would make a lot of sense often don't have them. Unless you have your MM memorized though, you are not unlikely to occassionally...

I decided to take another look at the spell. I have to say, still don't like it - at all. I'm not sure it compares that well with Scorching Ray as the two spells are quite different. A spell that's very much like Aganazzar's Scorcher is Shatter. They are the same level, do the same damage...

I did in fact do a Blade Singer mini-guide after SCAG came out. There is a link to it from my Wizard's guide, but this link will take you there as well:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1THbYJ1Qb3pnAKB4K-Rx3Bsxx2vH4pm_NosDlTQ8vQRE/edit Summary: The Bladesinger is very potent, multiclasses...

DC is going to suck, yet you will still rely on it fairly consistently. Sleep is great at level 1, good at level 2, and starting to become obsolete by level 3. Most of the other spells you cast are either going to require a saving throw, or a to hit roll. In either case, a higher Int will...

Just as an update. Played last night and took out the BBG in one hit. If your DM allows a relaxed multi-class requirement - Wrathful smite + Booming Blade is pretty amazing.

Google "Tomb of Horrors unplayable" and you will get lots of hits. None will speak about a conspiracy (I take that back, I didn't click them, I'm assuming none will speak of a conspiracy). You may find that the English language occasionally has nuance. For example, I have been known to refer...

The module is basically unplayable. That said, it was a fun read, and that we're talking about it all this time later means that it was thought-provoking at least.