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casper
2010-07-09, 06:34 AM
Hi all!
My DM is going to start a mid-to-epic level campain and I want to play Wu Jen. Preferably single-class, maybe wu jen/druid/arcane hierophant. CG or NG alignment. What spells/feats/books would you recommend to pay attention? By the way, is there any Wu Jen Handbook or something in the internet?
Thanks in advance for any help!

WinWin
2010-07-09, 07:00 AM
no handbooks that I know of unfortunately, but many of the suggestions for building a wizard apply.

Not as many spells or splatbook support as wizard. Wu Jen have a lot of Wizard Spells, they also have some Druid spells on their list. Some of their unique spells are really good.

You can't specialise like a wizard, but you get an Elemental Mastery feature. You can cast spells relating to any element, but your mastery spells get a bonus. Fire is mainly direct damage. Earth Wood and have a lot of buffs, but few attacks. Metal and Water has a decent mix.

Make use of spell secret. Free metamagic to a spell is always nice. Works best on something you will use over your entire career. Extend +defensive or buff spell works best.

complete arcane, complete mage and oriental adventures are your main resources. The Wild Soul PrC works well with the build, especially with a summoner.

Body out of Body is awesome with the right build. Your duplicates do not get your spells or items, but they have everything else you do, feats, skills, abilities. With the Jade Pheonix Mage or Enlightened Fist PrC you can own an encounter.

Private-Prinny
2010-07-09, 07:37 AM
The Spell Secrets are more helpful than people give them credit for, especially if it's for a signature spell. This build (http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19870578/X-mens_Jean_Grey,_or_how_to_be_silly_with_MotUH) shows just how crazy you can get.

true_shinken
2010-07-09, 08:25 AM
Body out of Body is awesome with the right build. Your duplicates do not get your spells or items, but they have everything else you do, feats, skills, abilities. With the Jade Pheonix Mage or Enlightened Fist PrC you can own an encounter.
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