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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TheSword" data-source="post: 8549995" data-attributes="member: 6879661">Just some thoughts, on the last couple of posts. Particularly those claiming Wizards are overpowered in 5e.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 spell slot extra per level from 11 onwards. Only gaining a single slot of 6+ (until level 19 & 20 at which point you aren’t gaining higher levels)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Concentration</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Energy resistance</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Energy immunity</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Spell resistance</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ongoing saving throws [Added]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Concentration: The fighter doesn’t have a 10% chance of dropping his sword every time someone hits him.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">50gp per spell level to gain additional spell (above your base 2)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Expensive material components</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reduced hp</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AC defense requires using limited spell slots</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Int + Level (less for some other casters) limits on spells.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">increased rarity of scrolls & wands vs 3e</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Limited power gain from feats (without heavily specialising in fire - the most resisted energy type)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Oh did I mention Concentration?</li> </ul>However the single biggest thing this conversation misses, is that the best thing a wizard can use a concentration spell on is to Haste or fly the fighter, because when the dragon isn’t wasting attacks on the fighter, it’s shredding the wizard.</blockquote>

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