Why do YOU hate specialization?

[Nail]

The PrCs strung together up there (all 17 levels of 'em) are actually quite cheap, seeing as their pre-reqs overlap, and how Master Spec actually gives you the other two pre-reqs for Io7V.

Absolutely. The theme of such a PC (not to mention the awesome mechanical overlap/synergy) is really quite stunning. Should I play a PC before 4e comes out, it's gonna be this one.

Thanks for the idea, Nifft! <thumbs up>

 

[Solarious]

That particular combination was spotted 5 minutes after it's entry was examined. Someone remarked that it was almost as if WotC was trying to encourage people to take as few actual Wizard levels as possible. It's a fairly powerful and viable build, with few books and a straightforward purpose: shutting down enemy spells and instant on-the-fly protection. Fits snugly in 20 levels, and you're Epic ready. Full spellcasting, powerful class abilities, few wasted feats, uncomplicated and unlikely to incurr a DM's wrath... what's not there to not like?

Has anyone ever dreamed of a scenario that involved an antimagic field, but it wasn't possible because it's a personal spell? Well, Master Abjurer is there to balm your worries, for it is possible.

 

[Gerion of Mercadia]

Personally - if you are a good guy, there just isn't a reason NOT to specialize in divination, and take necromancy as your prohibited school.

What do you lose?

1. Undead Creation, but you are a GOOD guy

2. Inflict Spells and Energy Drain (which are arguably allied with evil)

3. "Save or die" spells ... but "Save XXX for half damage"...

 

[Solarious]

Necromancy is a school with many negative connontations, but much to offer, even to a 'good guy'. Things like Ray of Enfeeblement and Eneverations are not any more evil than the average Fireball, and very effective at what they do. Ray of Enfeeblement has the potential to turn the melee monster into a meer meat sheild, and Eneverations are extremely good at denying spellcasters their most powerful spells. Save or Dies, like Finger of Death, are arguably all around, but still valuable. And of course, my favorite spell in the Necromancer lineup, the infamous Horrid Wilting.