Fighter / Mages benefit heavily from the mage’s wide variety of defensive spells. Although they have less HP than single-class fighters and usually don’t wear armor, spells such as Armor, Shield, Blur, Mirror Image, and Stoneskin can make the F/M extremely resistant to physical damage, allowing them to function as a tank.
What’s the best way to optimize a gishy?
Based on Kryan’s excellent answer, it seems to be leading up to using duskblade and a specialist wizard to lead into Abjurant Champion.
How can I make a fighter / sorcerer that?
Gish is the term used for any fighter/mage build where the character’s focus in both spellcasting and martial combat is at least somewhat equal and where both aspects of the character are viable. Spellcasting and Manifesting (for psionics) can usually be used interchangeably.
What should my goal be for a Gish?
The typical “goal” of a gish is 9th-level powers or spells (usually a minimum of 17 effective levels in the manifesting or spellcasting class) and BAB +16 (full four attacks from BAB, usually a minimum of 11 full-BAB levels). Generally speaking, your priorities are: No LA or RHD. Either means lost spellcasting for that level.
How does fighter strength work in adnd 2e?
In AD&D 2e, members of the Warrior group of classes (including fighters, rangers and paladins), with 18 Strength have what is called exceptional Strength. This means that members of other classes can only have 18 Strength, whereas warriors can have have 18/01 to 18/00 Strength, giving warriors a big bonus in combat.
Can a single class fighter function as a tank?
Although they have less HP than single-class fighters and usually don’t wear armor, spells such as Armor, Shield, Blur, Mirror Image, and Stoneskin can make the F/M extremely resistant to physical damage, allowing them to function as a tank.
Can a human dual class as a fighter?
Humans can dual-class this combination as well with the sufficient stats. The Fighter / Mage is a very flexible and effective conjoinment of classes. As a fighter, the character benefits from high Hit Dice, low THAC0, multiple attacks per round, advanced weapon proficiencies, and access to all kinds of weapon, armor, and shields.
