Thats SO Wizard!

thelastsonofzod

So, I just got my Grimoire to level 40, and I'm looking for a good wizard build that freeforms what I liked about the build, but does things differently.

My character is actually a port of my old D&D Conjuration Wizard Silas, and what I'd like is some build suggestions to mesh archatypical Champions mage with traditional D&D Conjuration. I'm also not really sold on AoPM, though I know a Lot of players love it. I'm thinking about maybe a pet build, but I wanted to hear what you guys could come up.

Here's what I definitely want in my build:

Some pets, specificly the fire swords, and the runes, preferably more than one set. Pets are pretty straight forward conjuration I think.

A circle, because thats how Champions rolls

I'm also very cool with dipping into other sets, though I want to make sure Silas has decent synergy for doing so. I'd also prefer to stay hybrid or support, although if someone has a good DPS build, I'd look at that too.

flowcyto

All diff styles of pet builds, using diff pet powers as a bit of a showcase of the range of ideas:

'Arcane' Sorc:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Super Stats:
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
Level 15: Presence (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Grimoire
Level 6: Healthy Mind
Level 9: Shrug It Off
Level 12: Diplomatic
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Negotiator
Level 21: Prodigy

Powers:
Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
Level 1: Eldritch Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 17: Pyromancer's Blades (Rank 2)
Level 20: Skarn's Bane (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Tyrannon's Familiar (Rank 2)
Level 26: Circle of Arcane Power (Rank 2)
Level 29: Ritual of Radiant Summoning (Unbound Ritual)
Level 32: Palliate (Absolve)
Level 35: Hex of Suffering (Rune of Lethargy)
Level 38:

Travel Powers:
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations:
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
Overseer: Conservation (2/2)
Commander: Rapid Response (2/2)
Commander: Create An Opening (2/2)
Commander: Multitasker (3/3)
Commander: Well Trained (1/2)
Commander: Savage (2/3)
Mastery: Commander Mastery (1/1)

Tried to keep most of the powerset w/in Sorcery for this one. Its more of a Hybrid style build that has decent support. Last power slot can be w/e.


Lightning Sorc:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Super Stats:
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Scourge
Level 6: Field Ops Training
Level 9: Ascetic
Level 12: Boundless Reserves
Level 15: Daredevil
Level 18: Quick Recovery
Level 21: Wordly

Powers:
Level 1: Electric Bolt
Level 1: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Ionic Reverberation
Level 8: Aura of Ebon Destruction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Thunderstrike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Lightning Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Pyromancer's Blades (Rank 2)
Level 26: Air Elemental
Level 29: Ritual of Primal Summoning (Unbound Ritual)
Level 32: Palliate (Absolve)
Level 35: Sigils of the Primal Storm (Rank 2)
Level 38: Circle of Primal Dominion (Rank 2)

Travel Powers:
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations:
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Commander: Rapid Response (2/2)
Commander: Create An Opening (2/2)
Commander: Multitasker (3/3)
Commander: Durable (1/3)
Commander: Savage (2/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

Can get Pres to 70 for the aura and some extra bonus heal, else this build is more about damage than support.


Fire + Ice Sorc:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Super Stats:
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
Level 15: Presence (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Grimoire
Level 6: Healthy Mind
Level 9: Shrug It Off
Level 12: Diplomatic
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Negotiator
Level 21: Lasting Impression

Powers:
Level 1: Throw Fire
Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
Level 6: Frost Breath (Rank 2, Frost Bite)
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Aura of Ebon Destruction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 17: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Fire Snake (Rank 2, Trail Blazer)
Level 23: Ritual of Ebon Summoning (Rank 2, Unbound Ritual)
Level 26: Pyromancer's Blades (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Arctic Beast
Level 32: Sigils of Arcane Runes (Rank 2)
Level 35: Palliate (Absolve)
Level 38: Circle of Primal Dominion

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Fire Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Teleportation

Specializations:
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Commander: Rapid Response (2/2)
Commander: Create An Opening (2/2)
Commander: Multitasker (3/3)
Commander: Durable (1/3)
Commander: Savage (2/3)
Mastery: Commander Mastery (1/1)

Another dps-focused one, though it has a bit stronger healing w/ Pres SS'd. When gearing, would want some Dex/crit on the side.

Hope those give ya some ideas.

thelastsonofzod

The first build seems the closest thematicly to what I was looking for. I did a bit of fiddling with powerhouse, and came up with this:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
Level 15: Presence (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Grimoire
Level 6: Healthy Mind
Level 9: Shrug It Off
Level 12: Diplomatic
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Negotiator
Level 21: Prodigy

Powers:
Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
Level 1: Eldritch Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Pyromancer's Blades (Rank 2)
Level 14: Tyrannon's Familiar (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Skarn's Bane (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Eldritch Shield (Imbue With Power)
Level 23: Hex of Suffering (Rune of Lethargy, Nailed to the Ground)
Level 26: Ritual of Primal Summoning (Unbound Ritual)
Level 29: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Circle of Arcane Power
Level 35: Conviction (Rank 2, Reverence)
Level 38: Molecular Self-Assembly

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Magic Carpet (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Teleportation

Specializations:
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
Overseer: Conservation (2/2)
Commander: Rapid Response (2/2)
Commander: Create An Opening (2/2)
Commander: Multitasker (3/3)
Commander: Well Trained (1/2)
Commander: Savage (2/3)
Mastery: Commander Mastery (1/1)


Just flipped around a few abilities, but kept what you had in spec. I'm a bit bummed to be dropping the runes, but I know realistically that they're never really going to perform for group raids and such. Oh, and I already had Radiant Summon on another char, so I dropped that in favor of a beastie.

Do you think this build is viable? I don't know how well MSA will mesh with it, I'm not used to using it.

I'm also going to tuck away the fire/ice mage build for a port I'm doing of my Pandaran Frost Mage

flowcyto

MSA will work great for that build, since Hex, Pyro Blades, and Conviction can all proc it. I included CoAP cause you requested a circle power, but also cause if ya have all pets out you may need its extra energy if ya want to spam Skarn's for extended periods (for just pet, Blast, and Hex use it may not be necessary).

Ya could consider adding another pet, just to make Commander spec more relevant (prob would get rid of Eld Shield first to make room). If ya keep Eld Shield, though, I'd pass on Imbue W/ Power- its effect is pretty weak for AoPM.