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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nittanytbone" data-source="post: 2633907" data-attributes="member: 35709">Sorcerer benefits:More spells per dayCast on the flyEasy to use metamagic feats -- you may only know one 5th level spell, but you know a bunch of 3rd level spells and could empower that fireball and STILL have 5th level spell slots left overEasier to maintain with less bookkeeping -- you don't have to keep track of a tome of spellsAccess to superior weaponryAccess to the best social skill available, bluff (look at the synergies across the board with this skill) and a prime req that supports social charactersCan still use spell-trigger and completion magic items to get versatility in spells, especially spell levels 1-4Wizard Benefits:Gets higher spell levels sooner, which makes for an optimal eldritch knight or other dual-class type characterGets one extra feat per five levelsWider spell selectionHonestly, I think they're both pretty balanced.  If you carefully pick a metamagic feat or two with your sorcerer those higher level spell slots will never be wasted.Alternatively, sorcerers can make ideal battlemages by focusing on spells without somatic components (true strike, hold portal, flare, etc) or with longer durations (endure elements) and using still spell to allow casting in heavier armors.  A wizard in a similar build would have similar limitations for spell choice and get fewer spells per day to boot.</blockquote>