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.

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As quick with a spell as you are with a lockpick, your illusions and enchantments keep opponents on the back foot.

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Subclass features

Rogue's default armour

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 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

•  Acid Splash
•  Blade Ward
•  Bone Chill
•  Booming Blade
•  Bursting Sinew
•  Dancing Lights 
•  Fire Bolt
•  Friends 
•  Light
•  Minor Illusion 
•  Poison Spray
•  Ray of Frost
•  Shocking Grasp
•  Toll the Dead
•  True Strike 

New Level 1 Enchantment and Illusion spells available

•  Charm Person 
•  Colour Spray
•  Disguise Self 
•  Sleep
•  Tasha's Hideous Laughter 

New 1st Level Spells available

•  Burning Hands
•  Charm Person 
•  Chromatic Orb
•  Colour Spray
•  Disguise Self 
•  Enhance Leap 
•  Expeditious Retreat 
•  False Life
•  Feather Fall 
•  Find Familiar 
•  Fog Cloud 
•  Grease
•  Ice Knife
•  Longstrider 
•  Mage Armour
•  Magic Missile
•  Protection from Evil and Good 
•  Ray of Sickness
•  Shield
•  Sleep
•  Tasha's Hideous Laughter 
•  Thunderwave
•  Witch Bolt 

Level 4

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

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

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

•  Blur 
•  Crown of Madness 
•  Hold Person 
•  Invisibility 
•  Mirror Image
•  Phantasmal Force 
•  Shadow Blade

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

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

•  Arcane Lock
•  Blindness
•  Blur 
•  Cloud of Daggers 
•  Crown of Madness 
•  Darkness 
•  Darkvision
•  Detect Thoughts  
•  Enlarge/Reduce 
•  Flaming Sphere 
•  Gust of Wind
•  Hold Person 
•  Invisibility 
•  Knock
•  Magic Weapon 
•  Melf's Acid Arrow
•  Mirror Image
•  Misty Step
•  Phantasmal Force 
•  Ray of Enfeeblement 
•  Scorching Ray
•  See Invisibility
•  Shadow Blade
•  Shatter
•  Web 

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.

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

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

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	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

⁠Arcane trickster on the Forgotten Realms Wiki