Fastest way to level 9 spells?

[Hypersmurf]

A 12th level rogue with 20 CHA, 13 ranks of use magic device, the magical aptitude feat, skill focus(UMD), 5 ranks of spellcraft, and the special ability that lets him take 10 even under stress (5+15+2+3+2) will let the rogue use 9th level spells from a scroll with NO chance of mishap. (DC 37). VOILA!

Why are we focusing on scrolls?

Spell Storing, Major: As the minor ring of spell storing, except it holds up to ten levels of spells.

-Hyp.

 

[Antoine]

Spell Storing, Major: As the minor ring of spell storing, except it holds up to ten levels of spells.

200 kgp. IMHO, means a higher level character.

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

Or a really lucky commoner.

 

[Hypersmurf]

200 kgp. IMHO, means a higher level character.

But whereas wealth-by-level is a guideline, spells known by level is a rule

A 1st level commoner who somehow gains access to an appropriately-filled Ring of Major Spell Storing is capable of casting a 9th level spell. It's not a likely scenario, but neither is it prohibited.

-Hyp.

 

[BSF]

Can't inspire competence in himself IIRC.

For the same reason of self-reliability, I didn't throw in the stone of good luck. You need a priest to craft one of these.

Well, if you are going to begin eliminating options that the theoretical PC can't craft/do himself, you had best remove all magic items from the equation. Otherwise, you are assuming the PC can purchase items, including a stone of good luck and an assist from a Bard with an Inspire Competence. Or, take the Leadership feat and acquire a cohort. So, I still say the Inspire Competence could knock the requisite level lower.

 

[Elder-Basilisk]

How about a circlet of persuasion for another +3 bonus to charisma related skills?

OK, then : revised star elf bard
Feats : (1) Skill Focus [UMD] (3) Craft Wondrous Items (6) Magical Aptitude (9) Nymph's Kiss
Skills : Use Magic Device 15 ranks, Decipher Script 5 ranks, Spellcraft 5 ranks
Homemade +6 cloak of charisma for a total Cha 28/+9

Total Use Magic Device (scrolls) : +35. (Still misses on a one, so doesn't need more for DC 37).

AT 12TH LEVEL !! We've got it

 

[Darklone]

Thanks for the inspiring UMD debate, but all the money for level 9 scrolls makes be a bit anxious...

The Ur-priest was what I'm looking for.

 

[AuraSeer]

A 1st level commoner who somehow gains access to an appropriately-filled Ring of Major Spell Storing is capable of casting a 9th level spell.

Ooh looky, it's an adventure seed! I'll have to water that baby and see what sprouts.

The most obvious spell for a commoner to activate by accident (with interestingly unpleasant consequences) would be wish, but plenty of others would work too: gate, freedom, dominate monster, storm of vengeance... he could depopulate his entire village if he's not careful. Mwah ha ha.

This idea is definitely going to show up in my current campaign.

 

[Coredump]

Ooh looky, it's an adventure seed! I'll have to water that baby and see what sprouts.

The most obvious spell for a commoner to activate by accident (with interestingly unpleasant consequences) would be wish, but plenty of others would work too: gate, freedom, dominate monster, storm of vengeance... he could depopulate his entire village if he's not careful. Mwah ha ha.

This idea is definitely going to show up in my current campaign.

Everytime I start a new campaign I will give each player something. Usually a gift from their mentor, or parents, whatever. It will usually turn out to be magical, or useful, but usually pretty low level.

Except, whenever I start I new group, one person always gets a ring of wished, with only one wish left. Of course, he doesn't know what it is. (Mom said it was lucky, or belonged to Uncle Joe...) Then I just listen, and listen.

The first time he says "Man, I wish we had a ...." BLammO

One time they were almost 6th level before he ever used the phrase. Sometimes it gets them out of a jam, sometimes it just gets them a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. but it is always fun....

 

[Darklone]

Ooh looky, it's an adventure seed! I'll have to water that baby and see what sprouts.

The most obvious spell for a commoner to activate by accident (with interestingly unpleasant consequences) would be wish, but plenty of others would work too: gate, freedom, dominate monster, storm of vengeance... he could depopulate his entire village if he's not careful. Mwah ha ha.

This idea is definitely going to show up in my current campaign.

In a former campaign, a simple commoner happened to get a ring of wishes... the PCs simply didn't notice/care it somehow.

In the current campaign some generations later, other PCs interact with a noble house who had some "miraculous" events in their glorious past and the PCs got a nearly empty Ring of Wishes to accomplish something very important