Control Wizard vs. War Wizard

[Otterscrubber]

What is the difference? I see these 2 types listed in the first stat blocks for wizards on page 156 of the PHB, but I don't see any further information on the differences/builds of these two styles of wizards. I mean they have suggestions for one vs the other, but is there any mechanical difference to them? All I saw was the choice to be either an orb, staff or wand style of wizard.

 

[ac_noj]

There's no mechanical difference, these are just suggestions. Orb, Staff or Wand is the real choice you need to be looking at.

 

[Anthony Jackson]

What is the difference? I see these 2 types listed in the first stat blocks for wizards on page 156 of the PHB, but I don't see any further information on the differences/builds of these two styles of wizards. I mean they have suggestions for one vs the other, but is there any mechanical difference to them? All I saw was the choice to be either an orb, staff or wand style of wizard.

A control wizard specializes in spells that create zones, impart conditions, and otherwise disrupt enemy tactics. A war wizard specializes in spells that do damage.

 

[Otterscrubber]

Thanks for the clarification AC