Arcane Trickster

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 edit

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

Level 3 edit

 Mage Hand Legerdemain: When you cast Mage Hand, the spectral hand is invisible and permanent.

Gain a free cantrip:

 Mage Hand

Spellcasting Ability

 Intelligence

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Known: 2: Choose 2 Cantrips from the Wizard spell list.

Prepared spells: Arcane Trickster Spells are Always Prepared.
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

New 1st Level Spells available

Level 4 edit

Spellcasting

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

Spellcasting

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 2 Spells from the Wizard spell list (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only). This spell is Always Prepared.

New Level 2 Enchantment and Illusion 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 8 edit

Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (any spell school) up to Level 2. This spell is Always Prepared.

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 edit

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

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 edit

Spellcasting

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 6: You gain two additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Known: 3: 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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

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	6	2
11th	Mage Hand + 3	8	6	2
12th	Mage Hand + 3	8	6	2

* 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 edit

⁠Arcane trickster on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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