[3.5] Which classes feel "just right" power-wise through levels 1-20?

[GoodbyeSoberDay]

I'm not sure why DFA would be overpowered at levels 1-2, even with entangling exhalation for the increased breath damage.

It's damage + entangle, at will. Always-on abilities are at a premium at low levels, and EE breath is almost as good as one of the wizard's spells.