I've previously had a lot of fun playing a Sorcerer in Pathfinder, but I'm in a new game this week and I'd like to switch it up, if only a little. I'm looking at making a Wizard. I've previously played a Wizard in 3.5, so I have the basics down, but I'm looking for advice on the new stuff that was added to the class.
I'm thinking about going for the "bonded weapon" option instead of having a familiar; is this a mistake? It seems like the bonded item has fewer abilities/utility than the familiar does, though I like the idea of having an unprepared spell slot open at all times. What are my best options if I go for the item? Weapon, ring, or something else?
Check out Treantmonk's guide. Lots of useful info there.
Thanks for the info! One last question though....if I choose "wand" for my item bond, what kind of wand do I start with? Obviously I can't enchant it myself (I can't qualify for the wand creation feat at level 1), but the book says that you start with a masterwork item of the type that you chose. At 1st level, is it just a stick that I have to use to cast all of my spells?
If so, I can work with that; sounds kinda Harry Potter-ish. If not, awesome, I'd love a low-level wand to start with.
Thanks for the info! One last question though....if I choose "wand" for my item bond, what kind of wand do I start with? Obviously I can't enchant it myself (I can't qualify for the wand creation feat at level 1), but the book says that you start with a masterwork item of the type that you chose. At 1st level, is it just a stick that I have to use to cast all of my spells?If so, I can work with that; sounds kinda Harry Potter-ish. If not, awesome, I'd love a low-level wand to start with.
Yeah, I think your starting wand is just a stick that is ready to be magi-fied whenever someone decides to enchant it.
Just a bit of strategery here, but if you're going with a bonded item, I think it would be easier to use a ring or amulet. It's worn, rather than wielded (so it's a little harder to lose, and you don't have to whip it out for spells).
That said, if you're thinking about a wand or weapon because it seems cool to you, go for it. It would be a rare enemy who knows that you even have a bonded object, or which item it is, or concentrate on taking it from you. That one free spell per day can really be a lifesaver.
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Just a bit of strategery here, but if you're going with a bonded item, I think it would be easier to use a ring or amulet. It's worn, rather than wielded (so it's a little harder to lose, and you don't have to whip it out for spells).
That said, if you're thinking about a wand or weapon because it seems cool to you, go for it. It would be a rare enemy who knows that you even have a bonded object, or which item it is, or concentrate on taking it from you. That one free spell per day can really be a lifesaver.
I completely agree with your first statement. Having one spell slot open is just great, but wielding the item is too risky for me. That's why I'd rather have a pendant or a ring, it's way way safer.
I recommend playing a universalist with the amulet as your arcane bond.
This amulet by the way.
With that and your spontaneous use of metamagic at higher levels the universalist is more forgiving than most wizards, and will get you the closest to what you are use to playing already.
The main problem with playing a universalist is running out of spells per day. That problem changes depending on the level you are playing, and how your DM runs games though.
Agreed -- it's only really a problem at lower level (if you ask me), and one that any wizard is going to have to contend with in some way anyways.
Personally with the ability to make scrolls and what not I would say you should be fine regardless.
I recommend playing a universalist with the amulet as your arcane bond.
This amulet by the way.
With that and your spontaneous use of metamagic at higher levels the universalist is more forgiving than most wizards, and will get you the closest to what you are use to playing already.
Nice amulet. But the one I start with at level one would be a plain one, right? I'd have to craft it into an Amulet of Magecraft when I level up, from what I gather.
Nice amulet. But the one I start with at level one would be a plain one, right? I'd have to craft it into an Amulet of Magecraft when I level up, from what I gather.I recommend playing a universalist with the amulet as your arcane bond.
This amulet by the way.
With that and your spontaneous use of metamagic at higher levels the universalist is more forgiving than most wizards, and will get you the closest to what you are use to playing already.
yeah but as far as long term planning goes it's a good one to look for.