I don't usually homebrew because classes are often overtuned but I was interested in making a character focused on traps and aoe blasting but more from a tech/explosive angle.
I'm not too fammiliar with other rpg's but I played pathfinder wrath of the righteous recently and was looking for something like the bomber alchemist in flavour.
I am making an illusionist wizard for my next campaign. Should I be getting an armor dip or not? I'm thinking the classic artificer for con proficiency and med armor+shield.
I am looking for a strong high level wizard build. I'm not sure, but going the controller route is probably better than blasting. The rest of the party is still undecided on classes.
So here's what I'm looking for. Give me a subclass recommendation along with some spells for each level you think work best. Only dnd 2024 options are allowed. Also, what level/stat progression would you recommend using point buy?
My first idea was getting a 1 level artificer dip for armor and con proficiency and going the abjurer route for even more tankiness. Then focus on classic controll spells like wall of force and spam fireballs or cantrips while keeping concentration and counterspelling if necessary.