Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - Should we change class when a pure caster reaches level 18??

Tennessee Ernie Ford · 01-13-2002, 11:30 PM

Bad idea-- you know all those L7 spells you took so long to learn? well, you can cast 'em, but they ain't gonna work none too well.

Monster resistance is based a good deal on their level compared to yours. Although your level will have grown (and the monsters along with you), your spellcasting ability has stopped growing (for 2 or 3 levels or however long you like). Your L18 mage skills aren't going to be effective enough against L21+ monsters.

The difference in HPs for the two levels overall isn't going to do your character as much good as the extra spellcasting abilities for your already-formidable mage. If you need the extra HPs, quaff a guardian potion or get someone to cast it upon thee.

01-13-2002, 11:30 PM	#7
Tennessee Ernie Ford Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 9, 2001 Location: North America Posts: 39	Bad idea-- you know all those L7 spells you took so long to learn? well, you can cast 'em, but they ain't gonna work none too well. Monster resistance is based a good deal on their level compared to yours. Although your level will have grown (and the monsters along with you), your spellcasting ability has stopped growing (for 2 or 3 levels or however long you like). Your L18 mage skills aren't going to be effective enough against L21+ monsters. The difference in HPs for the two levels overall isn't going to do your character as much good as the extra spellcasting abilities for your already-formidable mage. If you need the extra HPs, quaff a guardian potion or get someone to cast it upon thee. __________________ <b>Tennessee Ernie Ford</b><p>TEF is the <i>nom de web </i> of the author of RPG guides, such as <br />[url]\"http://members.aol.com/tenernie\" target=\"_blank\">TEF\'s Guide to Enroth</a>. <br />No relationship is intended or claimed to the fantabulous gospel singer of the same name.