Genasi Pyromancer

[Blind_Prophet]

Quick little backstory...our entire parfty is made up of various townspeople who got fed up with the wizard in the giant mystic tower thing that torments us with weather, monsters,etc. and decided to take up arms to end his terror so were all taking classes related to our jobs, hobbies or w/e

So Far the party looks like this

Pixie Artificer - Apothecary
Dwarven Fighter - Bartender
Changeling Vampire - Butcher (nobody questions blood on his shirt :P)
Elven Bow-User (no idea of actual class) - Hunter
Fire Genasi Pyromancer/Enchanter - Blacksmith

The fire mage has always used his magical abilities to manipulate fire to assist his forging and other arcane energies to enchant them (mostly for sharpness, self-cleaning,etc. for the city and wandering adventurers)

I'm open to any suggestions but I want to maximize fire damage (and would like an easy way to make other spells fire-based) and if I have the extra space anything to boost my enchantments...also I know Tieflings are better but I want to keep him Genasi

Anyways here's the build (We start a Lvl 1 but I like to plan to 11 to get a general Idea)



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Grom, level 11
Genasi, Mage, Malec-Keth Janissary
Level 1 Apprentice Mage: Pyromancy Apprentice
Level 4 Apprentice Mage: Enchantment Apprentice
Level 5 Expert Mage: Pyromancy Expert
Level 8 Expert Mage: Enchantment Expert
Master Mage: Enchantment Master
Devshirme Training: Gain Training in a skill
Elemental Manifestation: Firesoul
Firepulse: Firepulse Strength
Gritty Sergeant Benefit: Weapon Proficiency (Longsword)
Background: Gritty Sergeant (Gritty Sergeant Benefit)

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 22, Con 16, Dex 14, Int 23, Wis 14, Cha 15.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 17, Con 15, Dex 13, Int 18, Wis 13, Cha 14.


AC: 23 Fort: 21 Reflex: 22 Will: 19
HP: 66 Surges: 9 Surge Value: 16

TRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +16, Diplomacy +14, Religion +16, History +16, Dungeoneering +12, Athletics +16

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +7, Bluff +11, Endurance +10, Heal +7, Insight +7, Intimidate +9, Nature +9, Perception +7, Stealth +7, Streetwise +7, Thievery +7

FEATS
Feat User Choice: Elemental Empowerment (granted by DM)
Level 1: Blade Initiate
Level 2: War Wizard's Expertise
Level 4: Enlarge Spell
Level 6: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 8: Improved Initiative
Level 10: Unarmored Agility
Level 11: Fiery Blood

POWERS
Level 1 Mage At-Will Powers: Scorching Burst
Level 1 Mage At-Will Powers: Beguiling Strands
Level 1 Mage Daily Powers: Wizard's Fury
Level 1 Mage Daily Powers: Flaming Sphere
Primordial Adept Starting Feature: Vezzuvu's Eruption
Level 1 Mage Encounter Powers: Burning Hands
Level 1 Mage Encounter Powers: Charm of Misplaced Wrath
Mage Cantrips: Mage Hand
Mage Cantrips: Prestidigitation
Mage Cantrips: Light
Level 2 Mage Utility Powers: Shield
Level 2 Mage Utility Powers: Mystical Debris (this is my signature spell amongst our group I have to take it)
Level 3 Mage Encounter Powers: Fire Shroud
Level 3 Mage Encounter Powers: Color Spray
Level 5 Mage Daily Powers: Fireball
Level 5 Mage Daily Powers: Sleep
Level 6 Mage Utility Powers: Emerald Eye
Level 6 Mage Utility Powers: Vezzuvu's Armor
Level 7 Mage Encounter Powers: Fire Burst
Level 7 Mage Encounter Powers: Charm of the Defender
Level 9 Mage Daily Powers: Melf's Minute Meteors
Level 9 Mage Daily Powers: Symphony of the Dark Court
Level 10 Mage Utility Powers: Arcane Gate
Level 10 Mage Utility Powers: Fire Shield

ITEMS
Blacksmith's Clothing, Longsword, Adventurer's Kit, Artisan's Tools, Chalk and slate, Hammer, Ten-foot pole, Tongs
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[Kurald Galain]

Ah yes, the classic build that makes the sorcerer cry.

Well, the good thing about a Genasi is that you can use the occasional non-fire spell (e.g. cold or thunder) at levels where no good fire spell is available. Because until you have a means of switching elements on your spell, some levels only have sucky fire spells. Switching is usually done with a Sun Weapon or pre-errata Flaming Weapon (staff).

Fireball is a good example. It's one of the worst wizard spells in 4E, and I would recommend not using it (Summon Magma Beast is a good alternative). I would recommend a good defense spell over the much-overrated Emerald Eye; e.g. Wizard's Escape or Warp in the Weave. Likewise, how could you do without the awesomeness of Wall of Fire? Finally, Scorching Burst is okay but Thunderwave or Freezing Burst are better, if you're ok with using a non-fire spell (for genasi, Beguiling Strands is generally worse than TW).

Melf's is a bit of an odd spell. It's good if your DM allows you to cast a spell before the encounter starts (so you can start the fight with it running); but if the DM requires you to spend a standard action on it in combat, it's really bad. Either way, it overlaps with Wizard's Fury, and I don't think you need both. So I would recommend Wall of Fire.

At lower levels, Implement Focus is actually better than Dual Implement Spellcaster. I'm guessing you've got Blade Initiate and WW Exp for flavor reasons? Because they're not particularly good. And I would recommend Improved Defense over Unarmored Agility.

[Blind_Prophet]

I namely took WW is because of the -5 to allies, trust me as much as it try not to i always seem to either end up targeting an ally or have to hit 2 enemies instead of 10...Blade Initiate is for Malec-Janissary since flaming weapons don't work anymore otherwise I'd be using a staff. Oh and sunblade adds radiant damage not fire

Oooo....I like the magma beast...but..but it's fireball...why does it suck :( In general though I want to try to stick to fire or enchantment spells...wall of fire looks nice...I really only took melf's cause it sounded cool

[Kurald Galain]

I namely took WW is because of the -5 to allies,

That's War Wizardry; War Wizard's Expertise is a different feat.

[ghost_warlock]

War Wizard's Expertise also gives -5 to hit allies.

[tarlison]

War Wizard's Expertise also gives -5 to hit allies.

One of my players have this really bring back memory he was bragging about having this feat he miss all the enemy and critical hit all his buddy

[Kurald Galain]

War Wizard's Expertise also gives -5 to hit allies.

Whoops, so it does. I missed that last line.

Yeah, that's good to have, although you're missing out on some good staff and orb implements. I find that with party tactics and cooperation (and Fire Shroud), you can do without this, but that takes practice.

[Sipex]

I heartily second the Magma Beast. I just DM'd a game this past weekend where a Pyromancer joined the group and had that spell. He summoned it amidst an encounter and, working with his group, made incredible use of it without ever giving it a single command.

Not giving the beast commands means your character is essentially slowed the entire time this thing is out, but as long as your allies manage to steer monsters into it and keep out of it's way, you've got another ally on the field which smashes enemies and, more importantly, if placed well enough it'll keep enemies off the rest of the party.

Never underestimate the value of a new target for your enemies to gnaw on.

[Kurald Galain]

Oh and sunblade adds radiant damage not fire

Weapon of Summer is what I meant.