Arcane Trickster

Arcane Tricksters are rogues with a clever touch of magic, using illusions and enchantments to keep their opponents on the back foot.

Arcane Trickster is a Subclass of Rogue. These Rogues are capable of spellcasting (from the Wizard Spell List) and use their spells to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Arcane Tricksters use Intelligence as their spellcasting modifier.

Subclass features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Rogue, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Mage Hand Legerdemain

When you cast Mage Hand, the spectral hand is invisible and can carry out additional tasks.
Your mage hand can stow away or retrieve objects carried by other creatures and use Thieves' Tools at range.
As shown the Mage Hand will now last forever until it is destroyed or dismissed.

Spellcasting Ability: Intelligence
Known spells: Arcane Trickster Spells are Always Prepared.
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Mage Hand: Learn the Mage Hand cantrip
Cantrips Known: 2: Choose 2 Cantrips from the Wizard spell list.
Known Spells: Choose 2 Spells from the Wizard spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only) up to Level 1. These spells are Always Prepared.; Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (any spell school) up to Level 1. This spell is Always Prepared.

New Cantrips available

New Level 1 Enchantment and Illusion spells available

Level 4

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Arcane Trickster spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 5

Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 6

Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 7

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only). This spell is Always Prepared.; Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard Spell List (any spell school). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

New Level 2 Enchantment and Illusion spells available

Level 8

New Level 2 Wizard spells available:

Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 9

Magical Ambush: While you are Hiding, your targets have Disadvantage on Saving throws against your Spells.

Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 10

Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3: You gain one additional Level 2 Spell Slots.
Known Cantrips: Choose 1 Cantrip from the Wizard spell list.
Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 11

Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 12

Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Arcane Trickster spellcasting chart

Arcane Trickster Spellcasting			Spell Slots per Spell Level
Rogue Level	Cantrips Known	Spells Known	1st	2nd
3rd	Mage Hand + 2	3*	2	-
4th	Mage Hand + 2	4	3	-
5th	Mage Hand + 2	4	3	-
6th	Mage Hand + 2	4	3	-
7th	Mage Hand + 2	5	4	2
8th	Mage Hand + 2	6*	4	2
9th	Mage Hand + 2	6	4	2
10th	Mage Hand + 3	7	4	3
11th	Mage Hand + 3	8	4	3
12th	Mage Hand + 3	8	4	3

* One spell learned at this level can be from the entire Wizard Spell List. The chosen spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots. All other spells must be chosen from the normal Arcane Trickster spell list. This additional spell is independent of the Arcane Trickster's Replacement Spell Feature.

External links

Arcane trickster on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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