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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dr Simon" data-source="post: 2783712" data-attributes="member: 21938">True, *but*:There are more HP floating around in 3rd Ed. than in earlier editions. Recall how Tiamat had something like 93HP or something weedy like that.  A Truly Horrid Umber Hulk (rated as a challenge for about 12th level parties, i.e. mid-range for 3rd Ed.) has something like 210HP.  5D6 is pretty small beans really. The fighter *can* run for it without provoking an AoO - if they make a "double move" action (i.e. move their movement rate twice but take no other action, directly away from the wizard).  Assuming a human in Plate mail, that's 2x20ft = 40ft which is out of reach of the wizard next round.  If you've got a dwarf in plate mail, that's only 2x15ft = 30ft so the wizard *could* make a 30ft move *and* cast another touch spell. (Remember how you wondered why anyone would wear Light Armour?)However: as others have pointed out - chances are the fighter would survive the jolt and then be able to clout the wizard for almost as much damage. 5th level wizard, average about 12 hp, average sword damage from your typical fighter (assume some Strength bonus), about 7 or so.  5th level fighter, average 32 HPs at least (and will more than likely have a Con bonus).  Potentially each opponent could take out the other in two hits, but if the wizard is standing casting spells he needs to make that Concentration check to not provoke an AoO.  It's quite potent but not a game-breaker by any means!</blockquote>

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