Editing Sorcerer

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{{ClassQuote|quote=Sorcerers are natural spellcasters, drawing on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline.|image=Sorcerer Class Icon.png}}
[[Category:Classes]]

'''Sorcerer''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Sorcerers use their innate magical powers to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Sorcerers use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score. __NOTOC__

The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are: {{IconLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}, {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}, {{IconLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}

{| class="wikitable nomobile" 
|-
! colspan="6" | Sorcerer Class Progression
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 9%;" | {{Resource|sp|forceplural = yes}}
! style="width: 6%;" | Cantrips Known
! style="width: 6%;" | Spells Known
! style="width: 3%;" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" | 6th
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| {{SmIconLink|Sorcerer Class Icon.png|Sorcerer#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SmIconLink|Sorcerer Class Icon.png|Sorcerer#Level 1|Choose a subclass}}
| style="text-align: center;" | -
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| style="text-align: center;" | 2
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| {{SmIconLink|Sorcery Points Icons.png|Sorcerer#Level 2|Metamagic}}, {{SAI|Create Spell Slot}}, {{SAI|Create Sorcery Points}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 2
| style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{SmIconLink|Sorcery Points Icons.png|Sorcerer#Level 3|Metamagic}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 3
| style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 4
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 5
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 4
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| -
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| style="text-align: center;" | 6
| 4
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{SmIconLink|Sorcerer Class Icon.png|Sorcerer#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 6
| style="text-align: center;" | 7
| 4
| 3
| 3
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| -
| style="text-align: center;" | 7
| style="text-align: center;" | 8
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 8
| style="text-align: center;" | 9
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| -
| style="text-align: center;" | 9
| style="text-align: center;" | 10
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{SmIconLink|Sorcery Points Icons.png|Sorcerer#Level 10|Metamagic}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 10
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 6
| style="text-align: center;" | 11
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| {{SmIconLink|Sorcerer Class Icon.png|Sorcerer#Level 11|Subclass feature}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 11
| style="text-align: center;" | 12
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 12
| style="text-align: center;" | 13
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|}

<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>

== Class Information ==

[[File:Default Sorcerer Armor.png|230px|right|Sorcerer's default armour]]

; Hit points 
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|4 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for Spells
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and  {{Concentration}} Checks
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for [[Armour Class]]
; Saving throw proficiencies 
: {{Ability|Charisma}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{WeaponType|Daggers}}, {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}, {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
: {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Quarterstaff}}, {{RarityItem|Sorcerer Robe}} (variant depends on subclass), {{RarityItem|Simple Boots}}

=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Sorcerer, see: [[Sorcerer/spells]].}}
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
; [[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]
: Sorcerer Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Sorcerers know fewer Spells.

== Level Progression ==

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.{{Level header|1}}

==== Spellcasting ====
; {{SpellSlot|1|2|w=30}} <nowiki>Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2</nowiki>
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
;      {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} <nowiki>Cantrips Known: 4</nowiki>
Choose 4 Cantrips from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Spells Known&colon; 2
: Choose 2 Spells from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; New Sorcerer Cantrips
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* {{SAI|Acid Splash}}
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Bone Chill}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fire Bolt}}
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Poison Spray}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Frost}}
* {{SAI|Shocking Grasp}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
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: New 1st Level Spells Available
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* {{SAI|Burning Hands}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Chromatic Orb}}
* {{SAI|Colour Spray}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Leap|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Expeditious Retreat|c=16}}
* {{SAI|False Life}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Fog Cloud|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ice Knife}}
* {{SAI|Mage Armour}}
* {{SAI|Magic Missile}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}
* {{SAI|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Witch Bolt|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

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==== Select a Subclass ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery|w=150|h=150}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;" |
* {{SAI|Wild Magic (passive feature)|Wild Magic|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Tides of Chaos|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;" |
* {{SAI|Draconic Resilience|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Draconic Resilience: Hit Points|w=40}}
* [[Draconic Bloodline|Draconic Ancestry]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;" |
* {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic|w=40}}
|}

{{Level header|2}}

; {{SpellSlot|1|3|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 3
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; Sorcery Points
:; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
:: Sorcery Points are the innate power of sorcerers. They can use these points to alter [[Spells]] or gain [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]]. You gain 2 Sorcery Points, which recharge on a [[Long Rest]].
:; {{SAI|Create Spell Slot|w=40}}
:: Spend Sorcery Points to unlock a Spell Slot.
:; {{SAI|Create Sorcery Points|w=40}}
:: Spend Spell Slots to gain Sorcery Points. The level of spell slot spent creates the equivalent number in Sorcery Points

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; [[Metamagic]]
: Choose 2 Metamagic
: {{table list|
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Careful Spell|w=30}}
::Allies automatically succeed [[Saving Throws]] against spells that required them.
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Distant Spell|w=30}}
:: Increases the range of the spell by 50%.
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Extended Spell|w=30}}
:: Double the duration of [[Condition|Conditions]], summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Twinned Spell|w=30}}
:: Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature.
}}

{{Level header|3}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|1|4|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
* {{SpellSlot|2|2|w=30}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
; Spells Known&colon; 4
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
::Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; [[Metamagic]]
: Choose 1 additional Metamagic
; New Metamagic
: {{table list|
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Heightened Spell|w=30}}
:: Targets of spells that require [[Saving Throws]] have {{Disadvantage}} on their first Saving Throw.
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Quickened Spell|w=30}}
:: Spells that take an {{action|action}} take a {{action|bonus}} instead.
:; {{SAI|Metamagic: Subtle Spell|w=30}}
:: You can cast spells while {{Cond|Silenced}}.
}}

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; New 2nd Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
* {{SAI|Blur|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Darkness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Darkvision (spell)|Darkvision}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enlarge/Reduce|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Mirror Image}}
* {{SAI|Misty Step}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Web|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|4}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|2|3|w=30}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
; Cantrips Known&colon; 5
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Spells Known&colon; 5
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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* Choose a [[Feat]].

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{{Level header|5}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|3|2|w=30}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
; Spells Known&colon; 6
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]]
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; New 3rd Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blink}}
* {{SAI|Counterspell}}
* {{SAI|Daylight}}
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fireball}}
* {{SAI|Gaseous Form|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Grant Flight|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Haste|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Lightning Bolt}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Sleet Storm|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Slow|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

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{{Level header|6}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 6
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|3|3|w=30}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 7
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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==== Subclass Features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Bend Luck|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Elemental Affinity: Damage|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Elemental Affinity: Resistance|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Heart of the Storm|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Heart of the Storm: Resistance|w=40}}
*'''Storm Spells''': Learn the following
** {{SAI|Call Lightning|c=16}}
** {{SAI|Sleet Storm|c=16}}
** {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
** {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
** {{SAI|Create or Destroy Water}}
|}

{{Level header|7}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 7
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|4|1|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 8
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; New 4th Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Banishment|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Blight}}
* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* {{SAI|Dominate Beast|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ice Storm}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Stoneskin|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Wall of Fire|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|8}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 8
: You gain +1 Sorcery Points.

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; Spells Known&colon; 9
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]]
; {{SpellSlot|4|2|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{Level header|9}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 9
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|4|2|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; {{SpellSlot|5|1|w=30}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 10
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; New 5th Level Spells available:
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Cloudkill|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cone of Cold}}
* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Insect Plague|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Telekinesis|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Wall of Stone|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|10}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 10
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; [[Metamagic]]
: Choose 1 additional Metamagic

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; {{SpellSlot|5|2|w=30}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
; Cantrips Known&colon; 6
: Choose 1 additional Cantrips from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Spells Known
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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{{Level header|11}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 11
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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; {{SpellSlot|6|1|w=30}} Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 12
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

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; New 6th Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Arcane Gate|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Chain Lightning}}
* {{SAI|Circle of Death}}
* {{SAI|Disintegrate}}
* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Globe of Invulnerability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Sunbeam|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

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==== Subclass Features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Controlled Chaos|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Fly (Class Action)|Fly|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Storm's Fury|w=40}}
|}

{{Level header|12}}

; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 12
: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

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* Choose a [[Feat]].

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; Spells Known&colon; 13
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Sorcerer/spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].

== External Links ==
* {{FRWiki|Sorcerer|long}}

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