I was recently invited to a game and I was thinking of using an Imperious bloodline sorcerer. Mostly, I'd like to do support spells, which I think the bloodline is good for. The game starts at level 10. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
20 point buy if it matters.
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Well, if your goal going into this is to be an arcane support class, you may want to consider Bard- they get a lot of good buffs, and it's hard to compete with Inspire Courage. Heck, your 15th level ability is to be able to give Bard performances.
That being said, here's a few tips:
- CAST HASTE. Every combat. Forever. Your party will thank you.
- Support spells don't depend on charisma, so if you're sure you're not too interested in offensive spells, you can redistribute your stats however you like.
- Take Improved Initiative so you can cast Haste before your teammates go and split up everywhere. Talk with your team to get them to wait until you cast Haste on them to split up.
- You might want to read up on battlefield control - see if Treantmonk's guide for wizards is still in the sticky thread. Using spells like Wall of Force to separate enemies is a great way to support your team. Summoning spells are good too, but usually only the highest-level available is any good in combat.
- Besides buffing your allies, make sure they can hit the enemy. Invisible foe? Find him and use Glitterdust. Enemy just cast Fickle Winds and your archer can't hit? Dispel Magic that jerk. Enemy is flying? Cast fly on your fighter so he can get up there and beat face. Etc., etc.
Anyway, good luck! 10th level is a great place to start a sorcerer. Just make sure you're picky with spell selection!