D&D 3E/3.5 3 Spells in a round in 3.5 ...

[jgsugden]

A wizard can still manage 3 spells in a round in 3.5 ... sort of. If the DM approves of a feat from the MM and a prestige class from the DMG, the wizard can fire off 2 spells and a spell-like ability ion a round.

An archmage can select spell-like ability as one of his high arcana. Then, he can select the quicken spell-like ability feat from the MM to quicken his spel-like ability. Combined with a spell cast in the standard fashion and a quickened spell, this creates three spells in a round (ok, 2 spells and one spell-like ability). The wizard will only have two or three of these quickened spell-like abilities available, but that is still enough for one per battle if you rest often.

Before anyone decides to mention it, there is a prohibition that prevents the use of multiple quickened spells in a round and a prohibition against multiple quickened spell-like abilities in a round. There is no prohibition on using one of each in a round.

This can, of course, also be combined with something that uses the move action of the round (like aiming an eyebite spell or moving a flaming sphere) to get four effects in action.

It is a far cry from the 3.0 haste days, but it is worth considering for a wizard.

 

[gfunk]

You could also shapechange into a Choker to get its Quicken (Su) ability which basicallly emulates 3.0 haste to get off an additional spell.

 

[Wycen]

You could also shapechange into a Choker to get its Quicken (Su) ability which basicallly emulates 3.0 haste to get off an additional spell.

Well that's a nice trick for high level mages. Cool.

 

[Gort]

Oh for the love of god, no!

Houserulehouserulehouserule

 

[clark411]

... so

1 Uninspired ArchMage + 1 Feat - 1 8th level Spell Slot = 4 Quickened Maximized Magic Missiles a day!? Huzzah!

Quickened Gate.. Quickened Wish Quickened Meteor Swarm .. glaah so wrong so wrong wrong wrong.. quickened Time Stop?! Aieee

 

[Dakkareth]

There is an epic feat as well allowing to cast multiple (stacking) quickened spells per round.

 

[jgsugden]

There is an epic feat as well allowing to cast multiple (stacking) quickened spells per round.

The choker thing does work if no house rule blocks it ... if you use only spells with no somatic components. No claws or hands ... only tentacles. Plus, you're a choker for one round. Not a very potent form for surviving combat.

The quicken spell-like ability feat only allows 3 uses of the quickened ability per day to be quickened. If you gain the ability to perform the spell-like ability 4 times per day, 3 would be quickened, 1 would not. If you're going to get a combat spell, I'd suggest something more potent than a normal magic missile. You can only gain this feat at character level 15 or 18 (or in epic levels, though it is a bit of a weak option for an epic feat).

Yes, multispell (an epic feat) allows multiple spells per round. Unfortunately, in a 3.5 atmosphere, a wizard must devote all his epic feats towards making spells difficult to resist or his foes will laugh off his spells. Only spells with no saves will have any use what-eo-ever if you focus on multispell as a ways of beating powerful enemies.

 

[Hypersmurf]

The choker thing does work if no house rule blocks it ... if you use only spells with no somatic components. No claws or hands ... only tentacles. Plus, you're a choker for one round. Not a very potent form for surviving combat.

From the SRD:

"These vicious little predators lurk underground, grabbing whatever prey happens by. Its hands and feet have spiny pads that help the choker grip almost any surface."

No hands, huh?

Shapechange
Transmutation
Level: Animal 9, Drd 9, Sor/Wiz 9
Components: V, S, F
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 10 min./level (D)

Only one round? Huh?

-Hyp.

 

[DM2]

You could also shapechange into a Choker to get its Quicken (Su) ability which basicallly emulates 3.0 haste to get off an additional spell.

I keep hearing about that...doesn't the choker have tentacles instead of arms?

If so, I guess you'll need still spell and eschew materials for most spells..

DM2

 

[Hypersmurf]

I keep hearing about that...doesn't the choker have tentacles instead of arms?

See above. The Monster Manual describes its hands.

-Hyp.