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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 6707691" data-attributes="member: 1">Originally posted by MightyThokk:[h=4]4  Spell Choices[/h]Or why Int 10 is just fine for an Arcane spellcaster.  We’re taking buffs first, utility second.  You’ve got most of your character resources pumping ranged combat.  You should always be better off shooting your bow than casting a cantrip.  You’re in a crazy situation otherwise. First off big thanks to Leugren for this:Abjuration and Evocation Spells Available to Eldritch Knights (Huge help to have all these in one spot. You do get to change out one spell per level (with some restrictions), so if you’re not using a spell dump it for something else.  At 8th, 14th, and 20th you can pick from any school, other spells known need to come from the abjuration or evocation schools.  Note, at 13th level you’re going to drop your 8th level spell choice for Hasten.  You can pick it back up at 14th, or pick another 3rd level spell from any school.    Ultimately we’re here for Hasten.  We get it at 13th.  What to do until then? Cantrips  I generally agree with the ratings found here  Cantrips (x)Thanks to FluffyBunbunKittens for the list, a few specifics that I’d like to mention. Show[sblock]Mending – You have a DM that rolls to see how many Arrows break after each combat?  Take this cantrip and tell him to nevermind.  Also, utility.   Minor Illusion – Instant cover for stealth.  Any Damaging Cantrip  You're going to be Attacking, not spell casting.  However there really isn't much else going on here so it won't hurt to grab your favorite. [/sblock] First level spells, you get three at level three two are restricted. Show[sblock] Shield – good no matter what build or level you are.Mage Armor – Better than plain leather.  Possibly better than magic leather if you’ve got Bracers.  Take it or leave it depending on your gear. Alarm – Sleeping is good.  Don’t burn up all your spell slots on Shield?  Toss out an Alarm. Protection from Evil – Zombies are bad, yo. Assorted damage spells – If you need these you’re screwed any way.Non-abjuration or evocation spells to consider:Feather fall – at least you only use it when you need it.Expeditious Retreat – Concentration and Bonus action required, drop it as soon as you have another Concentration spell or you’re making use of your Bonus action. Longstrider – Mobility plus ranged attacks often = win. Fog Cloud, Grease, Silent Image – You could do worse.  [/sblock] Second Level spells Show[sblock] From the restricted schools… yeesh.  Bunch of stuff you’ll likely never cast.  But, since we’re here…. Darkness – for hiding.  The rest require saves, attack rolls, or are really niche.But at 8th level you get a pick from any school! Misty Step - I love teleports. Mirror Image, Invisibility – if you don’t love teleports as much as I do.Blur – not bad, but concentration required. Web, Hold Person, Blindness – if you’ve got a decent Int or really want to make use of the 10th level class feature.  But it’s probably best to leave these to a real spellcaster.  [/sblock] 13th level is 3rd level spells for you.  Retrain into Hasten and never look back.  Your restricted choice of spells is, once again, pretty limited.  On the bright side you’ll only be using your 3rd level spell slots for Hasten so this is just for lulz. Show[sblock]Protection from Energy – A good situational buff, not as good as Hasten 99% of the time. Leomund’s tiny Hut, Nondetection – Sleeping good.  Magical sneaking good.  Costs you a use of Hasten.  Not good.  You’re always going to use your 3rd level spell slots on Hasten.  Always.  If you wind up with a 3rd level spell slot left over at the end of the day you’ll have these. Non-restricted 3rd level spells: I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it but Hasten. Hypnotic Pattern – if you’ve got the Int, this is solid, otherwise move on. Clairvoyance, Fly – eh, but only if you’ve got a personal Hasten bot in your pocket. [/sblock] Honestly at 14th level I’m circling back and picking up whatever I dropped for Hasten. 19th level, 4rth level spells!  Or another casting of Hasten!  : ) Show[sblock]Fire shield or Otiluke’s Hamster ball are my favorites here from the Abjuration/Evocation lists. From the anything goes category at 20th Dimension Door or Greater Invisibility.  [/sblock] My personal spell progression YMMV, and don’t forget you can swap one spell per level. Cantrips: Minor Illusion, Mending, Prestidigitation (at 10th). EK Level    Spell(s) learned      3             Shield, Mage Armor or Alram, Longstrider      4              Protection from Evil      7             Darkness      8             Misty Step    10         Any 1rst or 2nd level Abjuration or Evocation    11        Any 1rst or 2nd level Abjuration or Evocation    13        Drop Misty Step for Haste, Leomunds Tiny Hut     14       Misty Step, drop 10th level pick for Non-Detection    15         Drop 11th level pick for Protection from Energy    19         Fire Shield and swap low level pick for Otiluke’s Hamster ball     20       Dimension Door</blockquote>

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