Callak Remier |
wow just wow after actually reading what the community has put forth on the matters its VERY clear heighten spell doesnt have a spell slot cost as other metamagics do it changes its effective level to whatever level u want as long as u can cast it allowing you to cast a charm person spell with dc range from (DC 11-19 + sbility modifier) and what ever dc you chose is the strength of the spell and the slot REQUIRED to cast it in.
When combining with other metamagics make it easy for yourself fireball 3 lvl + empower (2)= 5th spell slot required
Fireball 3 lvl + heighten(2 chosen) = 5th spell slot required BECAUSE its a 5th lvl spell
and if your still having problem just ask yourself CAN I CAST a 9th level spell from a 1st level spell slot and if the basic presumption of fair play says NO then you can realize you can't get something for nothing
the only class which allows for the BS people have been spewing is the SANDSHAPER prestige class from sandstorm Improved dust magic and greater dust magic allows 3-5 uses per day to cast and combine metamagic feats on a spell as u cast them but does not require the use of a higher level slot which stacks with heighten spell ergo you could cast an empowered maximized 9th level fireball which equals 90 dmg with DC of 19+ ability modifier BUT did i mention you can only do that if in some sort of desert or wasteland terrain