Advanced Learning at unusual levels

[drdevoid]

I recently started playing a Human Paragon/Warmage. Hitting 6th level, 3rd level warmage, nets the Advanced/Eclectic (PhB II) Learning ability.

Given that I'm getting this ability while being able to cast 2nd level spells rather than 1st level spells, has made much of the advice I can find less helpful. FYI, The other Advanced Learning Spells would be 4th, 6th and 9th level spells.

So, any recommendations?

I've compiled a (by no means exhaustive) list of spells from SpC and CM that are 2nd or lst level. I've primarily looked for spells that I can use for combinations with the Conjurer in our party (who focuses on Battlefield Control), or spells that have a secondary ability besides direct damage. I don't have any PhB II spells, and those additions would be appreciated.

spell/level/source/page#
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blood wind 1st SpC 33

ice dagger 1st SpC 118

ray of ice 2nd SpC 167

snowball swarm 2nd SpC 194

darkness 2nd PH 216

veil of shadow 2nd SpC 228

electric loop 2nd SpC 78

burning sword 2nd SpC 41

combust 2nd SpC 50

flame dagger 2nd SpC 94

scorch 2nd SpC 181

ray of flame 1st SpC 167

battering ram 2nd SpC 24

blast of force 2nd SpC 31

ethereal chamber 2nd SpC 84

force ladder 2nd SpC 97

persistent blade 1st SpC 154

slapping hand 2nd SpC 191

floating disk 1st PH 294

light of Lunia 1st SpC 132

light of Mercuria 2nd SpC 132

guiding light 1st SpC 108

luminous gaze 1st SpC 135

rainbow beam 2nd SpC 165

sonic blast 1st SpC 195

thunderhead 1st SpC 219

dawnburst 1st CM 101

Jet of steam 1st CM 108

Luminous swarm 2nd CM 110

Frost breath 2nd SpC 100
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At the moment, "Luminous Swarm" looks interesting especially if the Gnome Conjurer player is interested in "Fever Dream" (these two spells have a combined effect.)

 

[Thurbane]

You might want to look at the alternate class feature in PHBII that allows you to take a spell of any school, not just evocation (although 1 level lower than your maximum).

 

[Hypersmurf]

You might want to look at the alternate class feature in PHBII that allows you to take a spell of any school, not just evocation (although 1 level lower than your maximum).

Not quite - it allows you to take a non-Evocation spell of your maximum level... it's just that the spell is considered one level higher than normal for you

So he can take a 2nd-level non-Evocation spell... it's just that it will be a 2nd level spell like Charm Person or Ray of Enfeeblement, rather than a 2nd level spell like Invisibility or Glitterdust.

-Hyp.

 

[Thurbane]

Not quite - it allows you to take a non-Evocation spell of your maximum level... it's just that the spell is considered one level higher than normal for you

So he can take a 2nd-level non-Evocation spell... it's just that it will be a 2nd level spell like Charm Person or Ray of Enfeeblement, rather than a 2nd level spell like Invisibility or Glitterdust.

-Hyp.

Ah yes, that's what I was trying to remember.

 

[drdevoid]

You might want to look at the alternate class feature in PHBII that allows you to take a spell of any school, not just evocation (although 1 level lower than your maximum).

At the moment I'd love help with either Advanced Learning or Eclectic Learning (PhB II) class features. It's easier for me to list the applicable evocations for reference, than all 1st level Sor/Wiz spells.

I have Use Magic Device as a class skill via adaptive learning (Human Paragon) to grant some versatiliy so it makes the variant a little less attractive if I can find some good candidates for Advanced Learning.

Did I mention I won't be able to get my Spell Compendium back before the next session? I could really use some help.

 

[drdevoid]

Any opinions on "Luminous Swarm?" Any spells I'm overlooking? The session is tomorrow, any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[szilard]

From PHBII:

Seeking Ray (level 2 evocation) - a good choice... a ranged touch attack ignores cover and concealment (4d6 electricity) that gives you +4 to hit with subsequent ray attacks.

Electric Vengeance wouldn't be bad either in case you get forced into melee...

-Stuart