Least Planar Binding idea

[ddgon]

Lesser Planar Binding is level 5 spell, so wizards get it at level 9. They already have Magic Circle vs Alinment and Demenional Anchor. What level would least be? 3 or 4? If it is 3 what HD limit? Wizards get 3ed level spells at 5th level so likely not 5HD but maybe 4? But then they wait four levels for 2 more HD?

Ideas? Basicaly wanting to get into summoning and haveing a pet before 9th level. I know scrolls can allow you to do it before 9th.

[Drejk]

ddgon wrote:

Lesser Planar Binding is level 5 spell, so wizards get it at level 9. They already have Magic Circle vs Alinment and Demenional Anchor. What level would least be? 3 or 4? If it is 3 what HD limit? Wizards get 3ed level spells at 5th level so likely not 5HD but maybe 4? But then they wait four levels for 2 more HD?

I always prefered to move lesser planar binding to 4th level, to keep it in line with planar ally (which is easier and safer to use anyway) and sometimes added least planar binding as a 2nd level spell with limit of 3 HD. Risks of using that spell so early were oftenm greater than benefits making this spell great plot device.

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Ideas? Basicaly wanting to get into summoning and haveing a pet before 9th level. I know scrolls can allow you to do it before 9th.

Bindings are not summoning. Also, things they conjure hardly can be considered pets. These are usually creatures with own intents and motives and generally are not amused by being lured and trapped to serve others.

[ddgon]

sweet. Any stories about them? I did think it was odd you get the Lesser then next spell level get the normal. With a huge HD differance. 6HD minon at 7th or 8th level is still powerful.

3hd? left with some odd choices and small elementals. Very fun. Could totaly see some WOW warlock types. They have demons as pets. Sure in this system it is differant, but if ones goals are same as that you call (or cha check is good enough) it could work.

So ya, thanks for the reply. I know they are not 'pets' but you can make them defend and protect you for x days. Fairly usefull for an adventureing person.

[Ascalaphus]

I do think it's a shame that really calling outsiders in is so hard for wizards. I would've liked it much more if a reckless wizard could be calling things that he's gonna have a hard time binding, while the priest waits a few levels and does it more safely.