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'''[[Spell|Spells]]''' are magical energies from the multiverse conjured by spellcasters ([[Wizard]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Druid]], [[Warlock]], etc.) through | '''[[Spell|Spells]]''' are magical energies from the multiverse conjured by spellcasters ([[Wizard]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Druid]], [[Warlock]], etc.) through experience, knowledge, or innate ability to create magical [[Condition|Effects]], deal damage to enemies, or heal their allies. | ||
* All spellcasters are [[Proficiency#Proficiency Bonus Chart|proficient]] with Spell Attacks. When they make an '''Attack | * All spellcasters are [[Proficiency#Proficiency Bonus Chart|proficient]] with Spell Attacks. When they make an '''Attack Roll''' with a '''Spell''', they will roll against the target's [[Armor Class]]: | ||
<code> | <code>{{D20}} + [[Proficiency|Proficiency Bonus]] + Spellcasting Ability’s Modifiers ([[Charisma]], [[Intelligence]] or [[Wisdom]])</code> | ||
== Spell Slots == | == Spell Slots == | ||
'''Spell Slots''' are the spellcasters' resource to cast '''Spells'''. Once '''Spell Slots''' are depleted, they can only be | '''Spell Slots''' are the spellcasters' resource to cast '''Spells'''. Once '''Spell Slots''' are depleted, they can only be regained through a [[Long Rest]]. | ||
* Certain classes like [[Wizard]] and some [[Druid]] | * Certain classes like [[Wizard]] and some [[Druid]] subclasses have the ability to regain a certain amount of '''Spell Slots''' once per day. | ||
* [[Warlock]] only need to take a [[Short Rest]] to fully | * [[Warlock]]s only need to take a [[Short Rest]] to fully regain their Spell Slots. | ||
== Spellcasting Ability Modifier == | == Spellcasting Ability Modifier == | ||
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Each class uses a different [[Ability Modifier]] for spellcasting: | Each class uses a different [[Ability Modifier]] for spellcasting: | ||
* [[Wizard]] | * [[Wizard]]s use '''[[Intelligence]]''' as their Spellcasting Ability Modifier. | ||
* [[Cleric]], [[Ranger]], [[Druid]] | * [[Cleric]]s, [[Ranger]]s, and [[Druid]]s use '''[[Wisdom]]''' as their Spellcasting Ability Modifier. | ||
* [[Bard]], [[Paladin]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Warlock]] | * [[Bard]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Sorcerer]]s, and [[Warlock]]s use '''[[Charisma]]''' as their Spellcasting Ability Modifier. | ||
== Concentration == | == Concentration == | ||
'''Concentration''' Spells require the caster to put focus into the spell in order to maintain its effects. If the caster loses Concentration, the spell ends prematurely. | '''Concentration''' Spells require the caster to put focus into the spell in order to maintain its effects. If the caster loses Concentration, the spell ends prematurely. A caster can only concentrate on one spell at a time. | ||
When the caster takes damage, they make a Constitution [[Saving Throws|Saving Throw]] <code> | When the caster takes damage, they make a Constitution [[Saving Throws|Saving Throw]] <code>{{D20}} + [[Constitution#Constitution Modifier Chart|Constitution Modifier]]</code> to maintain Concentration. The result must match or exceed a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] of 10 or half the number of damage they received. | ||
* Ways you can lose Concentration while maintaining Concentration Spells: | * Ways you can lose Concentration while maintaining Concentration Spells: | ||
** | ** Failing a Concentration Check by taking damage. | ||
** Casting another Concentration Spell. | ** Casting another Concentration Spell. | ||
** Being affected by [[Condition | ** Being affected by [[Condition]]s such as [[Condition#Downed|Downed]], [[Condition#Sleeping|Sleeping]], [[Rage]], etc. | ||
== Prepared Spells == | == Prepared Spells == | ||