Hi all. The Eldritch Knight really intrigues me for several reasons, but I haven't read up on the class at all. Can someone help me on these questions about the EK?
Can the EK access / prepare spells outside of evocation & abjuration?
Can the EK cast scrolls from outside of evocation & abjuration? (e.g. scroll of Knock)
Can the EK put his spells onto the party rogue? (e.g. Invisibility or Bull's Strength)
If the EK is captured by the enemy and thrown in jail, is he more or less useful than a champion / BM in the same situation?
I guess I'm trying to gauge how the EK functions in the Exploration Tier. I just don't know how he works.
I don't have my books on hand, but:
1) Yes, at certain levels they get to pick a spell out side these schools, so almost a third of their spells can be from other schools
2) Yes
3) EKs cast spells like the wizard does; so if they know the spell, and the spell description says it can be applied to another person (i.e. the party Rogue), they can do it
4) Well, with the bonded weapon feature, an EK would be able summon his weapon at an opportune time to attack guards, etc. Not to mention spell casting, depending on how your game runs component pouches and such.