They are pretty good takes on two fairly popular archetypes: the magic-using trickster and the fighter-mage that is more fighter than mage.caudor said:The fact that the Beguiler and Duskblade still remain means I'll have to take a serious look at the Player's Handbook II. What's the deal, are they that good?

(Dungeons & Dragons)
Rulebook featuring "high magic" options, including a host of new spells.