Any ideas as to what the perfect build/class is for the best summoner? The characters in my current party share the duty just fine, but in my next game I'd like to make a dedicated summoner character as theres so many cool beasties to call upon in this game. Any offers?

Sorcerer or Druid, or both, or multiclassed Druid/Sorcerer.

Sorcerer can cast at will, which makes it better than all other spellcasters. Especially nasty summons and animate undead. :cool:

I preffer wizard (lawful evil) he makes almost all the summons in the game obviusly without animals and some sadows ,but the others are powerfull and hard.