Multiclassing a Sorceror

Nosta Khan · Post by **Nosta Khan** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 7:54 am

Hi

I finished my first game as a Monk, but especially at the later stages of the game I found that it was way to easy, so now I'm looking for a bit more challenging way of playing the game.

I've pretty much got my mind set on playing some sort of Sorceror, but would like to multiclass to get some bonuses from other classes.

I'm fairly new to the 3E rules, so I'm not sure how to do it.
I was thinking about having my sorceror throw offensive/destruction spells, and also be able to use a high damage bow/crossbow. And to add a few HP.

So I was wondering if a combo of Paladin (3 levels - to get TurnUndead), Ranger (1 level - to get the archerythingy going), and Sorceror (16 - only 8th level spells, I know..).
And regarding stats, I'd max charisma (for Sorc and Pal) and Dex (Ranger, bow).

Is this totally insane, and if so - how do I improve ?

Thanx in advance
Ulrik B.

Izgoth · Post by **Izgoth** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 8:32 am

You don't need any weapons as a sorceror. Unless you really feel like you have to, I wouldn't multi class him at all unless it's another spellcaster class like cleric or druid or rogue for removing traps.

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 8:57 am

For maximum power, I think you should not multiclass him. That's my opinion. For roleplaying reasons feel free to do whatever you see fit.

limorkil · Post by **limorkil** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 10:11 am

I think you'd have more fun and more of a challenge with a pure sorcerer, without henchmen.

If you multiclass then you end up using spells that are relatively weak for the content of your level. While this might make things harder, it's also less fun and potentially frustrating. If you are going to be a mage then I just think it's a more rewarding to be a good mage rather than a mediocre mage.

And you certainly don't need combat skills because even with 4 fighter levels you will get your ass handed to you so many times that you will simply stop engaging in melee, which will mean those levels are wasted.

Also, if you multi-class then your familiar is going to be several levels lower than you. This will mean you will get more XP each encounter, which will make you more powerful quicker, which results in the game getting too easy again.

Your choice, but I just think you'll have more fun overall as a pure sorc.