The Mastermind

By Darkgolem

The Mastermind is a wizard build that specializes in crowd control and
Enchantments that control opponents.

Because this is a wizard build, it
has the versatility to fill other roles of all sorts. Hide in shadows
and move silently to approach within casting range for charm spells.
This is a pure wizard build that takes the fullest advantage of the
wizard's many Metamagic Feats. You'll need to become adept and
switching on and off the appropriate Metamagic Feat in the heat of
battle to get the best results from the Mastermind.

Character Snapshot

Race: Human

Starting Abilities

Strength: 10

Dexterity:12

Constitution: 12

Intelligence: 18 (+1 at 4th, +1 at 8th = 20, 24 w/enhancements)

Wisdom: 8

Charisma: 8

Hit Points: 70

Saves (Includes Ability
bonuses):

Fortitude: +4

Reflex: +4

Will: +6

Class/Race Features:

+4 skill points at level 1, +1 per
level after

+1 feat at level 1
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Bonus Metamagic Feat at levels 1, 5,
10

Skills:

Concentration: 14

Hide: 7

Move Silently: 7

(The rest as preferred)

Feats (in the order selected):

Spell Focus: Enchantment

Mental Toughness

Extend Spell

Spell Focus: Illusion

Heighten Spell

Improved Mental Toughness

Combat Casting

Enlarge Spell

Enhancements:

Human Intelligence I (+1 Intelligence)

Wizard's Intelligence III (+3 Intelligence)

Energy of the Scholar X (+110 spell points)

Improved Heightening III (reduced costs of Heightened spells)

Spellcasting

DC 17 + level before Feats or temporary stat increases

Typical Spell to take with a level (not a complete spell list)

Level 1: Charm Person,
Hypnotism

Level 2: Command Undead,
Hypnotic Pattern, Otto's Resistible Dance

Level 3: Halt Undead, Haste,
Suggestion, Hold Person

Level 4: Charm Monster, Fear

Level 5: Mind Fog, Hold Monster

Detailed Progression by level:

-Level
1:

Class Trained: Wizard

Skills: Concentration x4, Hide x4, Move Silently x4

Feats: Spell Focus (Enchantment), Mental Toughness

Metamagic Feat: Extend Spell

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Class Trained: Wizard