As I mentioned in a previous thread, I need to make a Wizard for an upcoming campaign. For me, the first thing to do is get a set of stats and see where things go from there.
I rolled 3d6 and got the following (in order)
STR: 12
DEX: 13
CON: 10
INT: 10
WIS: 9
CHA: 12
From there, I modified it out to a 25 PB (standard for my group)
STR: 14
DEX: 15
CON: 12
INT: 14
WIS: 11
CHA: 14
Because I want a Wizard, after applying points equally, I applied the reaming points to INT. What I have here is fairly smart and very dextrous adventurer. I will go with either Human or Elf, not sure which. One question I have, is this array Gishable? Can you succeed with a ranged Gish?
Another thought, I wonder if multi-classing an Elf Wizard/Rogue is possible? Certainly I think this array supports that idea.
Thoughts?
I'm no expert in these things but if you did make it an Elven Wizard with the idea of Wizard/Rogue I personally would suggest transmutation specialization so assuming a first level wizard your stats would be;
Str: 14
Dex: 17 (boosted to 18 by transmuter)
Con: 10 (maybe swap with cha for 12)
Int: 16
Wis: 11
Cha: 14
You would be a potent archer as well as spellcaster (assuming you choose a bow for an arcane bond you'd have +5 to hit)
I would aim for arcane trickster if possible or even a few arcane archer levels depending on your personal preference, but i would most likely look to be at level 20.
Transmutaion Wizard 7
Rogue Sniper (APG) 3
Arcane Trickster 10
If doing an archery mage i think the Gravity Bow spell from APG is a great addition anything that basicly makes you able to fire greataxes from your bow for 1 min per caster level is not to be laughed at :).
Wait so you guys roll before applying point buy? Dang.
Elf is extremely solid as a wizard or a wiz/rogue (int and dex? yes please). Though I'd advise against multiclassing with a caster unless you're really married to it. I'm playing a wizard right now who I play as a skill-monkey. With the right traits (assuming they're allowed) and the Cosmopolitan feat (pick diplomacy and sense motive) you can do just about everything with a wizard except disarm magical traps.
For gish/ranged gish the new Arcane Archer is pretty friggin' sweet. Snag a couple levels of fighter and you're good to go ASAP.
I've got an arcane archer in the making i'm playing atm although i went with 1 level of ranger (guide) to start with as i'm a sucker for big skill lists. He is only level 3 so far but he is a significant part of the party damage even before he uses magic.
I'll include his base abilities and stats as many of the folks round these parts like to see the numbers being crunched :)
(Stats are rolled)
(Bryn) Kaerdlon Brynshael
Male Elf Ranger(Guide) 1 / Wizard[Favoured](Transmuter) 2 : Medium-size Humaniod(Elf) ; Height 6' 5"; Weight 118lbs; Age 112; HD 1d10+1 + 2d6+2 hp 25; current ___; Init +5; Spd 30 ft; AC 19 (+5 Dex, +4 Armour) touch 15, flat-footed 14; Base Atk +2; CMB +4; CMD +17; Atk +5 melee (1d10+3 /19-20 x2, Masterwork Elven Curve Blade), or +8 ranged (1d8+2/x3, Masterwork Long Composite Bow +2 Str);Full Atk +6/+6 ranged (1d8+2/x3, Masterwork Long Composite Bow +2 Str) SA Telekinetic Bolt +7 ranged touch (1d4 +1/2 Wizard level) 7/day, SQ Rangers Focus 1/day, Track, Animal Empathy, Arcane Bond (Bow), AL CG; SV Fort +3, Ref +7 Will +4 Exp. :
Statistics:
Str 14 (+2), Dex 19 (+4)[20 (+5)], Con 13 (+1), Int 18 (+4), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 13 (+1)
Skills:
Craft (Bows) +10 (3), Heal +5 (1), Knowledge (Arcana) +10 (3), Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +9 (2), Knowledge (History) +8 (1), Knowledge (Local) +8 (1), Knowledge (Nature) +8 (1), Knowledge (Planes) +8 (1), Perception +9 (3), Ride +9 (1) Spell Craft +10 (3), Stealth +11 (3), Survival +5 (1), Concentration +4,
Spells:
Lvl 0 Light, Mending(T), Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Message
Lvl 1 Gravity Bow (T) x2, Summon Monster 1, Shield.
Feats:
Scribe Scroll, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot
Traits:
Treerazers Bane, Magical Knack
Languages:
Common, Elven, Celestial, Draconic, Sylvan, Orc.
Possessions:
Masterwork Long Composite Bow (+2 Str), Masterwork Elven Curveblade, Mithril Chain Shirt,
I thought this thread had gotten kicked to the curb. Thanks, gents, for all the input. Let me digest it some and then I'll post something a bit more meaningful.