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Message: <blockquote data-quote="irdeggman" data-source="post: 2879914" data-attributes="member: 16285">Why is it irrelevant?  They are the classes that are most likely to be adversely affected by a magic missile at low levels. Other than the potentially dropping to 0 or less hit points there is also the disrupting spells potential. So in reality they are the classes that should be the most focus when talking about how balanced a magic missile is.So if it is that rare then the spell being overpowering isn’t really an issue I guess and this entire thread is pretty much mote.Purely an opinion and very less likely for an elf character (-2 to Con). Many adventuring arcane casters also have a STR of at least 12 – but neither is their prime attribute and as such, logic would dictate that neither score should be very high. Even with a 12 CON a first level wizard can be dropped to 0 hit points by a magic missile (2-5 points of damage per missile)So, yes, this rare situation could occur. But, it typically will not and even if it does, that does not prevent an opponent from casting the Magic Missiles on somebody else.Purely a matter of opinion. Shield was designed specifically to counter magic missiles and to dismiss it as a mere hiccup fails to look at the balance of the overall system.Again why is this irrelevant?  Survival is what it is all about, especially for characters with low hit points (wizards and sorcerers).True enough. If surprised any party is in trouble regardless of whether or not the opponents are using magic missiles or not.If the caster is close enough to use burning hands or color spray then why is the caster using magic missile?Mostly accurate, IMO.  But this is predicated off of personal experience in a set group (or groups) and does not really address the overall argument – so I guess it is really irrelevant.Casting a shield spell is really important for a wizard who is not wearing armor and needs to be “productive”.  It is probably one of his best low level protective spells and when combined with mage armor offers a substantial amount of protection for a character that really needs it.</blockquote>

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