Prestige Classes with Bonus Spells

[Scion of Vyshaan]

I'm trying to figure out a high level wizard build, and I'm thinking a Prestige Class with bonus spells might be the way to go. I've looked at the Eldritch Master (Dragon 80), Dragon Disciple (Tome & Blood), and the Eunuch Warlock (Oriental Adventures). Can anyone think of any others?

Right now, this is purely academy, so just throw ideas out there: no restrictions.

 

[ph34r]

As of right now, Wizard/Red Wizard/Archmage.

 

[Technik4]

Bladesinger

Harper Prcs

Technik

 

[Chun-tzu]

The Red Wizard and Archmage use a standard spell progression (+1 level) and the Bladesinger and Harper Scout have their own spell lists. Neither of these gain bonus spells the way the Dragon Disciple does.

The bonus spell mechanic is very rarely used (with good reason, I think, since it's a bit awkward). I can't think of any off-hand besides the ones Scion listed.

 

[ph34r]

He asked for a high level build, and I gave him one!

 

[Scion of Vyshaan]

My point is, if max out spell progression, then it makes more sense to take a prestige class such as the Eldritch Master, which increases my Spellcaster Level with only a few pre-requisites, or the Dragon Disciple, which I can use to beef up my upper level spell slots.

For example, a Sorcerer/Red Wizard/Archmage, or something similar, but rather than buff up my Save DCs in epic levels (or Caster Level, as things are now turning out), I can learn more spells, cast more spells, and pick up cool new abilities.

The problem I'm running into is not with a Sorcerer, but a Wizard. I'm trying to level a character I've been playing for a while, and my GM is letting me swap a few feats with 3.5 coming out (being as some of my old tricks don't work anymore). I've noticed that these three prestige classes favor sorcerers, or evil emmasculated males (not to suggests any other connections between the two groups ) I'm looking for something more along the lines of a Wizardly build.

 

[taliesin52]

Its been done a lot but is still quite possibly one of the best builds around:

Wiz5/Incantatrix10/Archmage5

You do not get the extra spells that you want. However, the improved metamagic ability will allow you to get around raising spells so many levels and will net you more open upper level slots because of it.

 

[bret]

The dragon disciple isn't a very good spellcaster. They don't get spell caster level advancement, with advancement they would have more spells than the bonus spells give. They are much better as a fighter type that uses spells.

I have no idea how the DD changes for 3.5, that could modify this somewhat.

I personally like Mage of the Arcane Order or similiar PrC. Look for the spellpool. This requires a sorcerer to take the two feats Cooperative Spell and Arcane Preparation., but the spellpool is worth it I think.

Only other PrC I can think of that gives bonus spells is the LoreMaster. That would be tough to qualify for as a Sorcerer, and it is only one of each first and second level.