I'm building an Oracle for the Reign of Winter AP, and I've decided to be a Half-Elf with the Winter mystery. This qualifies me for Ancient Lorekeeper, but as I was going through the build I was a little disappointed.
I figured I wasn't going to be losing much, since I'm expecting to face a lot of cold resistant creatures (thus the bonus Winter mystery spells aren't likely to be all that valuable) but the fact that they come in at a higher level (first level spells take up a second level slot) made me feel they weren't a great choice.
Is it really that powerful? Are there must have spells on that list?
Is it really that powerful?Probably not, though I never saw one in action. Having those spells act at a higher level does increase the save DC, so that can be useful.
Are there must have spells on that list?
Many; I'd sift through the Sorcerer build threads for advice on them.
Many; I'd sift through the Sorcerer build threads for advice on them.
I was hoping for more specific recommendations; obviously some good Wizard spells are going to duplicate spells on the Oracle spell list, while others cover significant gaps.
i suggest taking a look at this thread. i made a list of decent spells towards the bottom.
Well the winter mystery have the Freezing Spells ability. Which really need the mystery bonus spells to work...
But if you think Cold res is gonna be an issue...
What do you want your oracle to do?
Is he a buffer/debuffer, BCF, warrior/blaster?
Pick spell that let you fill that role.
Mirror image is pretty sweet.
haste as a 4 lvl spell isn't worth it you have your own haste at lvl 4.