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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Blue" data-source="post: 7287226" data-attributes="member: 20564">I think that casters make good dips, not the least because they can empower existing strengths (e.g. Shield spell with a high AC) and shore up weaknesses, but as well most fighters have the "resource" of a concentration slot that is unused.  If they don't have a good use of other resources (say reaction or bonus action) it's not hard to find spells that fit in those as well.However, with no STR, DEX or CON casters, we're looking at making INT, WIS or CHR into a minimum of 13, which could be a sizable investment - up to 5 points via point buy or cutting out a full half of the options with standard array (assuming no racial mods).  WIS is one of the most important saves, and also useful for the very common Perception skill, so it's not much of a cost.  If you want to play a face character then CHR can be used well, otherwise it's of very limited use.  An educated character can use INT, but that's less common skill usage than WIS and likely CHR so I'd rank that one last.I could see a CHR-based caster having a lot of luck as well, specifically Sorcerer with shield and some other goodies.  But Cleric with Guidance (cantrip), Bless (concentration slot), Healing Word (if you have a free bonus action), and the like probably take the cake.</blockquote>