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<blockquote data-quote="Werewolf_26" data-source="post: 343684" data-attributes="member: 1317"><p>I recently joined up with a party that was going for a more sinister way of doing things (back stabs, deception, poison, use of mind control, undead, etc.). I decided since the party was mageless, I would create a Necromancer to join them, and try to figure out the best path to take for power over the undead.</p><p></p><p>Thus far the Character Has as follows:</p><p>Level 3 Human Necromancer (Divination as Barred School)</p><p></p><p>STR 11</p><p>Dex 14</p><p>Con 16</p><p>Int 18</p><p>Wis 13</p><p>Cha 10</p><p></p><p>HP 19</p><p></p><p>Human Feat : Extend Spell</p><p>1st Level Feat: Spell Focus Necromancy</p><p>3rd Level Feat: Greater Spell Focus Necromancy</p><p></p><p>Extended Chill Touch and Spectral Hand have been my main combat spells thus far (haven't had the opportunity to cast ray of enfeeblement that much).</p><p></p><p>__________________</p><p></p><p>I have reviewed the Pale Master & True Necromancer from T&B, as well as the Shade Seer from Spells & Magic. </p><p></p><p>I could not qualify for True Necromancer until 10th (due to Multi-classing Wiz/Clr 5/5 for the PrC). Pale Master does not seem to be the way I'd like to go with the character either. Shade Seer would grant me all the necessary abilities to become a powerful necromancer, but I'd have to lose a level from negative energy draining (might have to have the party hunt down a Wight, control it, and fail the save for the level loss) as the first and only feat required for the class has the following requirements: Wis 15+ (both of my stat points for 4th & 8th) and subject must have suffered a negative level from undead. This would put me behind in levels with the rest of the party, but would grant me undead rebuking and creation at 12th & 14th levels.</p><p></p><p>I was wondering, what PrC would be best to aim for in ya'lls opinions, as well as information about Necromantic spell caster classes that I have not included on the small list of ones i've reviewed for the character. The reason for going after a PrC with the character is for better undead control and creation abilities beyond what the Necromancer normally gets.</p><p></p><p>The Party is currently headed towards the following PrCs, if that helps with any kind of decision based on pairing of party abilities:</p><p>Assassin</p><p>Master of Shrouds</p><p>Fighter Prc?</p><p>Fighter PrC? (We have two undecided fighters)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for ya'lls help.</p><p></p><p>Werewolf_26</p><p>"Red Wizard shot the potion."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Werewolf_26, post: 343684, member: 1317"] I recently joined up with a party that was going for a more sinister way of doing things (back stabs, deception, poison, use of mind control, undead, etc.). I decided since the party was mageless, I would create a Necromancer to join them, and try to figure out the best path to take for power over the undead. Thus far the Character Has as follows: Level 3 Human Necromancer (Divination as Barred School) STR 11 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 18 Wis 13 Cha 10 HP 19 Human Feat : Extend Spell 1st Level Feat: Spell Focus Necromancy 3rd Level Feat: Greater Spell Focus Necromancy Extended Chill Touch and Spectral Hand have been my main combat spells thus far (haven't had the opportunity to cast ray of enfeeblement that much). __________________ I have reviewed the Pale Master & True Necromancer from T&B, as well as the Shade Seer from Spells & Magic. I could not qualify for True Necromancer until 10th (due to Multi-classing Wiz/Clr 5/5 for the PrC). Pale Master does not seem to be the way I'd like to go with the character either. Shade Seer would grant me all the necessary abilities to become a powerful necromancer, but I'd have to lose a level from negative energy draining (might have to have the party hunt down a Wight, control it, and fail the save for the level loss) as the first and only feat required for the class has the following requirements: Wis 15+ (both of my stat points for 4th & 8th) and subject must have suffered a negative level from undead. This would put me behind in levels with the rest of the party, but would grant me undead rebuking and creation at 12th & 14th levels. I was wondering, what PrC would be best to aim for in ya'lls opinions, as well as information about Necromantic spell caster classes that I have not included on the small list of ones i've reviewed for the character. The reason for going after a PrC with the character is for better undead control and creation abilities beyond what the Necromancer normally gets. The Party is currently headed towards the following PrCs, if that helps with any kind of decision based on pairing of party abilities: Assassin Master of Shrouds Fighter Prc? Fighter PrC? (We have two undecided fighters) Thanks for ya'lls help. Werewolf_26 "Red Wizard shot the potion." [/QUOTE]
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