The brokenness is in how WotC has opened up the use of the subclass separately from the use of its main power, Tides of Chaos. The Wild Mage is actually broken, but in a subtle way that lots of players doesn't even realize. I wouldn't give up Bend Luck just to get +1 HP per level and +Cha to Fire Bolt and Fireball. off of your Shield spells).īut Bend Luck is the main thing. That makes Tides of Chaos pretty good, at least if the DM is willing to let it trigger often (e.g. Other than that, Wild Mages make for good multiclass tank characters for a ranged-heavy party, because wild surges like a Confusion/Fireball that happens when you're in the thick of it with three orogs are arguably beneficial, and no worse than neutral, since it's only hitting bad guys. In practice it won't be quite that much because you usually won't use it 100% effectively or 100% of the time, but it's still the best part of the wild sorc class. Having a 6th+ level Wild Sorcerer in the party is sort of like adding 2.5 to everyone's spell DCs, which is sort of like a +5 boost to every spellcaster's primary ability score. The fact that you can use it after the enemy rolls just makes it even better/more efficient. Well, you're missing the fact that Bend Luck is one of the very few ways in the game to penalize someone else's saving throws. Tl dr - Draconic is not clearly better than Wild Magic until 14th level, which they get free flying movement. Draconic resilience is not all that good, unless for some reason you are getting hit a lot. Using a spell scroll, death saves, etc all benefit greatly from Tides. Having advantage on attack, ability checks and saving throw is good, but what makes it golden is the ability to constantly spam it. Special note on Tides of Chaos: Its the greatest thing about Wild Magic. Unless for some reason you hate randomness (what the hell is wrong with you?), then Wild Magic is not for you. Rolling dice is fun, and rolling a d100 is exciting. Most fights are easily won with Sleep anyway. I seldom roll on the wild magic table at levels 1-2, because i hardly use Tides of Chaos.
Everyone always thinks about the Fireball TPK thing, but its only 2% chance. Its fun, and thats what I want when playing D&D. I had my doubts about Wild Magic at first, but its all gone now. Its a lot of power, but the limiting factor is your sorcery points, which I feel is too little, especially at low levels. My favourite is using Tides of Chaos to grant advantage on Chromatic Orb, and twin it.
If your DM refuses to let you roll in this situation, you shouldn't be playing a wild mage. I don't know how your friend manage to reach 7th level without ever rolling on the wild magic surge, because you can force it by using Tides of Chaos first, then cast any non-cantrip spell. I am currently playing a 3rd level Wild Magic sorcerer, and its a lot of fun.
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