Spell Discussions: Level 3

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Just a few simple things. When to use a deathspell and when to use something like flame arrow.

Casters, Fighters, and Rogue types all have different low saves. I don't think I need to go into a lot of detail because you should be catching on to what my point is gonna be.

Use instant-death spells against people with weak saves vs. death. Use Damage spells against guys with high saves vs. death but low saves vs. spells. or even use dire charm (because it works on non-humans!!), or polymorph on guys with weak saves vs. polymorph.

The way I see it is what class focuses on what stat and what stat improves what save. So generally you want to use stuff that's instant death vs. a rogue, or damage vs. a fighter/mage.

As for the defensive spells I get them all and use them all eventually. Protection from arrows is awesome.

My top 5 in order:

Haste... amazing spell
Melf's Minute Meteors, as they do damage against things that normally take none other spells or weapons.
Fireball
nothing
nothing

I actually don't use fireball all too often either. Always have it ready, don't always cast it. The other spells I don't use often unless my character is one that needs it regularily, ie; Fighter/Mage multi/dual.