[Bardan the Slayer]

In BG2, because of the HUGE focus on combat, the sorcerer rules. He is simply the king, the powerhouse, the class destined to make the game too easy.

If we were discussing PnP, however, it would be alot closer. In the PnP world, lots of varied situations come up, making a wide spell selection vital. Wizards can do a bit of preparation, and be perfectly set to counter *any* situation that they have a bit of time to get ready for. Sorcerers still rule in sudden or prolongued combat, though.

Now, bearing in mind that in BG2, about all there is is prolongued and sudden combat, the sorcerer rules. Maybe once or twice he might wisdh he had protection form acid/poison/whatever, but hey - that's what scrolls are for [img]smile.gif[/img]

In PnP, it very much depends on your playing style and the campaign you're in.

In BG2, the Sorc rules, without a shadow of a doubt.