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    Default Re: The Warmage: a Simple Caster (TM)

    Saving throw proficiency in 5e is divided into 2 types, and each class is only proficient in 1 save from each type. The more useful saves are Dexterity, Constitution and Wisdom, since more spells and effects target them. The other 3 are targeted much less often, so they are generally deemed less useful.

    Since your class is already proficient in Constitution saves, I would hesitate to allow it to pick up proficiency in Wisdom saves as well. I know it breaks up the symmetry between the 3 styles, but otherwise the style that gives proficiency is Wisdom save is just more desirable than the other two from a mechanical standpoint.

    EDIT: I just read your note on the Sage style, but I still think it's a good idea to avoid Wisdom saves here. If you find it impossible to reconcile the two strong saves vs. casting stat association, I think it would be best to abandon the sage style altogether.
    Last edited by Pramxnim; 2015-08-12 at 09:09 PM.
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