You have two strong defensive spell options in Protect (which can be Forged as being a reaction when needed) and Armor of Agayths (which has a crafted-in counterattack, and scales incredibly nicely if utilizing a slot higher than initial level). You’re playing a magical robot that now seeks

Strike Dice: Fighter affords you a d10 hit die, which happens to be surpassed only by Barbarians. You’re in precisely the same class as Rangers and Paladins when it comes to strike points, which provides you resilience in combat. Background: As long since it satisfies your roleplaying needs