Ancalagon
Dusty Dragon
A comment on a sort of multiclass - the "Gish", aka the "fighter-mage".
Interestingly, in 5e there are ways to do this solo class (EK, hexblade, college of sword - and well, paladin (effectively is a gish, although thematically isn't)). That being said, multi classing can also enhance a gish.
Usually, a gish will use his magic to enhance his fighting. After all, you can use spells to fight better, but it's rather hard to use your sword to be a better caster! And through clever design, a gish can be a very effective warrior indeed!
BUT
I would caution about being overly focused on this. If *all* your magic is focused on making yourself a better warrior... then that's all you are, a warrior! You "feel" different than a fighter, but you can't do anything more than a fighter could!
So be sure to take a few utility spells along the way, or at the very least spells with multiple uses. Get a familiar. An illusion or two. A mobility spell (they are good inside combat too...). Some "people" spell (suggestion!!!). etc etc. You'll never be the swiss army knife than the wizard is, but be sure you're more than just a single blade!
Interestingly, in 5e there are ways to do this solo class (EK, hexblade, college of sword - and well, paladin (effectively is a gish, although thematically isn't)). That being said, multi classing can also enhance a gish.
Usually, a gish will use his magic to enhance his fighting. After all, you can use spells to fight better, but it's rather hard to use your sword to be a better caster! And through clever design, a gish can be a very effective warrior indeed!
BUT
I would caution about being overly focused on this. If *all* your magic is focused on making yourself a better warrior... then that's all you are, a warrior! You "feel" different than a fighter, but you can't do anything more than a fighter could!
So be sure to take a few utility spells along the way, or at the very least spells with multiple uses. Get a familiar. An illusion or two. A mobility spell (they are good inside combat too...). Some "people" spell (suggestion!!!). etc etc. You'll never be the swiss army knife than the wizard is, but be sure you're more than just a single blade!