Turn-Base Aloth Wizard (single class) advice.

[Swordwalls]

I am starting the game and I am playing turn-based. Love the game so far.

I got Aloth and was wondering how to ''build'' him. I want to use him as single-class wizard and I know that I can switch grimoires later on.

I am now stuck at leveling him, wondering what to choose. As far as spell selection when you level up, which ones do you suggest ?

Is there must-have turn-base spells ?

I was thinking on taking the ''free action'' spells, but do I really need them ?

Also, some levels you choose spells from spell level you already have. (Example, at level 4 I can choose either a first or second level spell.) Should I choose a lower level spell because I can cast them more often ?

 

Thank you for your advice.

[Haplok]

Spell choice depends greatly on your future grimoire choice and preferred playstyle.

I can say that for damage dealing in Turn Based the ray spells and later Ningauths Freezing Pillar really stand out. 

Wall of Fire is also pretty decent (although has poor Penetration). 

 

For nuking Ningauths Teachings grimoire is excellent. Has most direct damage spells, including TWO fantastic unique spells - in Turn Based Ninagauth's Death Ray from spell level 3 is your best damage spell till spell level 6; Ningauths Shadowflame from spell level 4 is an upgraded Fireball that does cold damage AND paralyses enemies. 

To get it, you need to raid Arkemyrs Manor in Neketaka and reach his valut (can be done stealthily). 

Another very interesting choice is Grimoire of Vaporous Wizardry from his Dark Cupboard shop (that actually belongs to Arkemyr... and is conveniently located next to his manor). 

Lets you cast +1 spell from every level in every encounter... But you'll probably need Rekvus Helm from Delvers Row in Neketaka Gullet to mitigate its disadvantage (any damage taken interrupts casting). Need the helm and self - mutilation to carry one Injury that will trigger the helm special - for example with Necrotic Lance spell. 

Free cast buffs are VERY good, but they will compete with more offensive spells for spell slots, particularly at early levels. 

Edited April 26, 2020 by Haplok

[Swordwalls]

Thank you very much for your advice.

I want to use him as a standard, backline, traditional wizard. I must say I did not think if I want to go nuker or CC...