Ranger multiclass with wizard/sorcerer?

[Bkos]

I'm a complete newbie.
I have a ranger lvl 2 and I'm thinking of multiclass sing with a wizard or sorcerer.
I'd like to disorient foes and enchant. I'm thinking about wizard specializing in enchanting or illusion. This would give me the best spell selection.

Any thoughts?

[Thurbane]

If you're playing core-only, I'd recommend going into Wizard/Illusionist, then into the Eldritch Knight PrC.

If you're looking at non core, you have more options: maybe go into Beguiler, then into a different PrC that is full BAB and full casting.

What are your stats like: that will affect your class choices...

[Bkos]

Well I've already chosen ranger so I don't think that I can just change my character now. I also don't really understand the abbreviations. I know PrC but don't know BAB

[gorfnab]

What books do you have available?

[Elysiume]

Well I've already chosen ranger so I don't think that I can just change my character now. I also don't really understand the abbreviations. I know PrC but don't know BABBAB = base attack bonus. Full BAB means that you gain 1 BAB per level. 3/4 and 1/2 BAB growth respectively mean you get +3 BAB every 4 levels, and +1 BAB every 2 levels.

[Thurbane]

PrC means prestige class, like Eldritch Knight (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/prestigeClasses/eldritchKnight.htm).

As you have two levels of Ranger, 5 levels of Wizard will let you enter Eldritch Knight.

If you go something like Ranger 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 10/Wizard +3, you have a BAB (base attack bonus ) of 16 and a caster level of 17 by 20th character level.

BAB 16 allows you get get 4 attacks with a weapon, and caster level 17 on a Wizard gets you 9th level spells.

[Dagroth]

PrC means prestige class, like Eldritch Knight (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/prestigeClasses/eldritchKnight.htm).

As you have two levels of Ranger, 5 levels of Wizard will let you enter Eldritch Knight.

If you go something like Ranger 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 10/Wizard +3, you have a BAB (base attack bonus ) of 16 and a caster level of 17 by 20th character level.

BAB 16 allows you get get 4 attacks with a weapon, and caster level 17 on a Wizard gets you 9th level spells.

I think Ranger 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 1/Abjurant Champion 5/Eldritch Knight +7 would work better.

BAB 17 and some sweet bonuses from Abjurant Champion. Just need Combat Casting.

[Thurbane]

I think Ranger 2/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 1/Abjurant Champion 5/Eldritch Knight +7 would work better.

BAB 17 and some sweet bonuses from Abjurant Champion. Just need Combat Casting.

Assuming access to non-core material, yes, that is a better option.