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This is an attack with the wizards hand, not through a melee weapon. Damage would be equal to an unarmed attack, which is 1d3 + STR in addition to the extra damage from the spell.

Is the +2 lion shield a +2 for protection as well as +2 to Will saves?

I think that is the issue here, the rules don't say it at all for a cleric. They do for a wizard. By the way, clerics and wizards use differnt types of magic, so saying a cleric shouldn't be as good at idol magic as a wizard isn't really a comparison at all.

I like that idea about using the divine aid check, I may have to try that.

I just posted this in another area with a similar discussion: On page 110 the book talks about regaining spells for "divine magic after resting and praying to the cleric’s god." For me, I allow the cleric to choose 4 spells for the day at this time. The cleric can then pray for a different...

On page 110 the book talks about regaining spells for "divine magic after resting and praying to the cleric’s god." For me, I allow the cleric to choose 4 spells for the day at this time. The cleric can then pray for a different set of spells after the next rest and pray period or keep the...

Colin, that's great that you have taught RPG games to many kids, but what about those kids who don't have someone like you and have to be self taught? Also, I don't really agree with the boxed set concept you mentioned. In my case, my friends and I played the red box basic set for many many months. ...

I have been reading the DCC RPG book for months now and really wanted to play. I finally got my chance to play 2 DCC adventures at Tacticon with Harley Stroh running them. Had a blast! Some of the most memorable gaming I have had since I started playing D&D in 1983! I will be starting my DCC hom...

The wizard does get 1 more spell, but with Mercurial magic that is not always an advantage. The iron sensitivity deals 1 hp of damage a day, but since the elf also has higher hit dice is this really an advantage? Also, 1st level elf starts with Mithril armor that negates this damage since its not ir...

Role playing aside and just looking at the classes, what is the advantage of playing a wizard over an elf?