A Little Help Please: Spells for Lvl 13 Wizard

[MacMathan]

My Dwarven Evoker/Fire Specialist is about to hit 13th level and I have not dealt with 7th levle spells is 3.5 before so I am looking for some suggestions to spice him up.

It looks like there are no really fire oriented evo spells at this level so I guess it will be prismatic spray or Mordys Sword for my specialist slot. Limited Wish looks like a no brainer but other than that I am not really sure.

We are using 3.5, playing in GH and using mostly WoTC materials but suggestions from other sources are welcome.

TIA

 

[Talmun]

My Dwarven Evoker/Fire Specialist is about to hit 13th level and I have not dealt with 7th levle spells is 3.5 before so I am looking for some suggestions to spice him up.

I don't have my books with me here at work, but as a fellow Fire Mage I can tell you that Energy Substitution is you're friend, both for turning non-fire spells into scorchers (Cone of Fire, anyone?) and for allowing you to affect those pesky creatures that are resistant or immune to the heat we throw (Mmmm, Sonicball...).

 

[Noir]

Delayed Blast Fireball?
It's not that good a spell but it's a fire spell!

Other than that I like Finger of Death, but you have probably made Necromancy one of your prohibited schools I guess, so it's a no no for you.

 

[MacMathan]

I do have energy substitution but just to make everying fire. The character has a bit of a mental obsession/disadvantage with fire and therefore does not cast any other type of energy.

I just cannot bring myself to use the spell called Delay Blast Fireball it just seems so useless in an edition where it does 1d6/level and fireballs no longer conform to fill huge areas. However if anyone would like to enlighten me on good uses for please do.

Hmmm...Finger of Death interesting, I can picture it with a description like spontaneous combustion taking effect. That has potential

My forbidden schools are Enchantment and Illusion.

 

[jerichothebard]

I just cannot bring myself to use the spell called Delay Blast Fireball it just seems so useless in an edition where it does 1d6/level and fireballs no longer conform to fill huge areas. However if anyone would like to enlighten me on good uses for please do.

the only real benefit is that the dice of damage cap is higher. Otherwise, it's pretty much the same spell as Fireball.

 

[Talmun]

I do have energy substitution but just to make everying fire. The character has a bit of a mental obsession/disadvantage with fire and therefore does not cast any other type of energy.

I just cannot bring myself to use the spell called Delay Blast Fireball it just seems so useless in an edition where it does 1d6/level and fireballs no longer conform to fill huge areas. However if anyone would like to enlighten me on good uses for please do.

Ahh, a man after my own (burning) heart...

As to Delayed Blast Fireball, believe it has a higher damage dice limit than Fireball. More damage is (almost) always good, more fire is always good.

 

[Wycen]

Are you limited to just the Players Handbook for spells? If not check out whatever other sources your game group might have.

Spell Turning for protection. Ethereal jaunt for movement, exploration and evasion. Maybe Power Word Blind, you could burn their eyes out.

 

[MacMathan]

We are pretty flexibale about source I just do not have many alternate one personally available. If you can point out where I may find some good spells please do.

I like the Blind idea.

My issue with DLB fireball is it not great at this level. I can do 13d6 (45.5avg) with a 7th level slot or 15d6(52.5 avg) with an empowered FB for a 5th level slot or 60 avg with a 6th maximized slot. The only advantage it has is a tougher save. I was not going to pick it up until around 16th.

 

[Thanee]

Some good 7th level spells...

...from PHB:

Spell Turning
Greater Teleport
Greater Scrying
Ethereal Jaunt
Limited Wish (yes, it's a no-brainer, even for the wizard)

...from Player's Guide to Faerûn:

Antimagic Aura
Simbul's Spell Sequencer

...from Tome & Blood (will probably reappear in Complete Arcane):

Energy Immunity

Bye
Thanee

 

[Thanee]

And don't leave out Firebrand (PGtF / MoF), if you don't have it yet!

Probably the best evocation [fire] spell.

Bye
Thanee