Defensive spells are crucial for wizards in D&D to survive - prioritize Rope Trick, Misty Step, and Absorb Elements. Rope Trick creates a safe pocket dimension, Misty Step teleports to safety, and ...
Wizards are first and foremost spell casters. The reason Booming Blade is a waste of a spell is that it requires a Wizard to make a melee weapon attack (something Wizards are, generally, not very good ...