Does a Sorcerer gain anything from going from 1st to 2nd level besides: one cantrip, one 1st level casting/day, +1 Will, +1 BAB, 2+int skills, and d6 HP? I've read that PF tried to get rid of dead levels, but this seems remarkably dead to me.
(This is my first post, sorry if it's the wrong forum!)
Does a Sorcerer gain anything from going from 1st to 2nd level besides: one cantrip, one 1st level casting/day, +1 Will, +1 BAB, 2+int skills, and d6 HP? I've read that PF tried to get rid of dead levels, but this seems remarkably dead to me.
(This is my first post, sorry if it's the wrong forum!)
Gaining a level also makes certain bloodline powers increase in effectiveness.
and gives you access to 3rd level...
d6+Con hp means your HP often increases by 70% or more.
Also remember that 2nd level greatly enhances many spells. Summon Monster has double the duration, burning hands deal double the damage.
EDIT: Bloodline powers recieve quite weak powerups at level two though. d6 to d6+1 damage for the blasts isn't that bad, but several give effects that are based on "1/2 level (minimum 1)".
Maybe it is dead. But it is still a prerequisite to going to third level. :D
-Aaron
I agree -- sorcerer level 2 is about as dead as it gets.
"A bit dead" still seems like an understatement, but I guess I'll just suck it up (because I can't really justify my princess suddenly deciding to be a Zen Archer, no matter how useful it might be...)
My main complaint about level 2 is that there's barely anything to look forward to at level 3 either! Just one spell known and one (usually bland) bloodline ability.
My summon now lasts twice as much ! (the highest jump of any single level) Resident Cleric: ''Get over yourself it only lasts 2 rounds.'' Enthusiastic Sorcerer: IT'S STILL 100% MORE !!! FOR FREE !!!!