O'K, your F/M is in front line with all high saves, casting its deadly magic. But would you be hurt if near by you stands bard, which is very hard to hit, attracts some attention to give you time to cast, AND at the same time gives you another +4 to your saves and -4 to AC? Isn't it called a party support? Isn't it useful?Originally posted by polaris:
<STRONG>Path,
Some other points:
1. Of course a F/Mu and Mu/F are duals are different! They are *completely* different. The first is a combat mage. The second is a weak fighter with a little magic on the side (and much weaker overall IMO).
2. What does a Mu get for being a level 9 fighter while spell casting?
a. Improved potions (like potions of Invunerability which give an amazing AC bonus and +5 to your saves).
b. MUCH BETTER saves (especially vs death).
c. MUCH HIGHER HITS. This is especially important against PW Kill and other death attacks.
d. (Related to c.) Time to be flexible. If a straight mage messes up, it is game over because outside of his magic, he is weak. The F/Mu can at least fight as well (generally) as a straight fighter. This is important for such things as Mislead and Simiralicrum (sp?)
-Polaris</STRONG>
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