darkbard
Legend
The DMG offers as a variant for the Sorcerer rules for playing a Witch. Basically, little is changed but the spell list, which includes some druid spells to complement "witchy" spells from the Sorc/Wiz list. However, the spell list is a fairly weak one from a PC perspective, and the rules are ambiguously worded. My question: do you read the RAW to state that the Witch is a spontaneous caster with the entire spell list as spells known? Or do you read that she must choose spells known from the (limited) list, much like a Sorcerer must?
In comparison, the spell list is roughly equal in power to the Beguiler (PHB 2), which utilizes the former rule (entire list known). There are a few less direct combat spells for the Witch, though she has fair healing access to make up for this. The Beguiler, however, has a higher HD, BAB, and skill point/level. Thus, I can only assume that for the Witch even to be remotely playable as a PC class it must work like the Beguiler. Thoughts?
What would you change to make the class playable if you feel it is necessary to make changes?
In comparison, the spell list is roughly equal in power to the Beguiler (PHB 2), which utilizes the former rule (entire list known). There are a few less direct combat spells for the Witch, though she has fair healing access to make up for this. The Beguiler, however, has a higher HD, BAB, and skill point/level. Thus, I can only assume that for the Witch even to be remotely playable as a PC class it must work like the Beguiler. Thoughts?
What would you change to make the class playable if you feel it is necessary to make changes?
