Hearty Wizard (3.5e Optimized Character Build)

Introduction

I recently played a game as a wizard and he died in the first session. I was annoyed, so I created this

References

<- http://www.d20srd.org/ ->

Game Rule Components

Spells, Powers, Soulmelds, Stances, etc...

spells starting at third level, defensive stance at eleventh level.

Items

none needed (you can have them if you want, just no armor)

Progression

Starting Ability Scores (Before Racial Adjustments): highest in int, then con, then dex, as normal for a wizard. Race:Dwarf (if con is below 14) or human (con 14+). Dwarves get +2 con, and you really need the extra hitpoints at low levels, even as a fighter. If you can afford to, humans get an extra feat which allows you to develop faster.

ECL	Class/HD/LA	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Feats	Class Features	Special
			Fort	Ref	Will
1st	Fighter 1	+1	+2	+0	+0	<- take anything ->	<- bonus feat (take power attack or dodge ) ->	<- use a short range, one handed weapon. dwarven waraxes are great->
2nd	Fighter 2	+2	+3	+0	+0	<- you should have power attack, dodge, and whatever you picked for your starter feat ->	<- bonus feat (take power attack or dodge. the one you didnt take last level.) ->	<- none->
3rd	Fighter 2/Wizard 1	+2	+3	+0	+2	<- Bonus feat for third level! take quicken spell. ->	<- summon familiar, scribe scroll ->	<- ban illusion (if you play that way)->
4th	Fighter 2/Wizard 2	+2	+3	+0	+3	<- you should have power attack, quicken spell, dodge, and what ever you chose at first level ->	<- none ->	<- put +1 ability on int, dex or con, whichever will go up a modifier ->
5th	Fighter 2/Wizard 3	+2	+4	+1	+3	<- none new ->	<- none ->	<- none ->
6th	Fighter 2/Wizard 4	+3	+4	+1	+4	<- bonus feat for sixth level. take combat refexes ->	<- none ->	<- none ->
7th	Fighter 2/Wizard 5	+3	+4	+1	+4	<- take empower spell ->	<- bonus feat ->	<- none ->
8th	Fighter 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 1	+5	+6	+1	+4	<- take spring attack ->	<- bonus feat ->	<- put +1 ability on int, dex or con, whichever will go up a modifier ->
9th	Fighter 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 2	+6	+7	+1	+4	<- bonus feat for ninth level. take anything ->	<- level of wizard spells ->	<- none ->
10th	Fighter 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 3	+7	+7	+2	+5	<- you should have power attack, quicken spell, dodge, spring attack, combat refexes, whatever you chose at first level, and whatever you chose ->	<- level of wizard spells ->	<- none ->

Munchkin-Size Me

Quickened true strike and bulls strength go a long way.

Limitations

You're basically a wizard with fighter levels. You can attack things with a sword or use magic, but you are slightly weaker than a fighter or wizard of the same level.

DM Counters

None needed. This is far from overpowered.

Miscellaneous

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