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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Spells are created from the Weave, the magical energies of the multiverse. They are conjured through experience, knowledge or innate ability, or via the use of scrolls and magical items.
Spells are created from the Weave, the magical energies of the multiverse. They are conjured through experience, knowledge, or innate ability, or via the use of scrolls and magical items.


=== Spell levels ===
=== Spell levels ===
All spells have a level –  a measure of how powerful a spell is, as well as how difficult it is to cast it. To cast a spell the caster must usually expend a [[Spells#Spell slots|spell slot]] of sufficient level. Spells cast from scrolls {{em|do not}} rely on spell slots to be cast, nor do most spells granted by magic items.
All spells have a level –  a measure of how powerful a spell is, as well as how difficult it is to cast it. To cast a spell, the caster must usually expend a [[Spells#Spell slots|spell slot]] of sufficient level. Spells cast from scrolls {{em|do not}} consume spell slots when cast, nor do most spells granted by magic items.


Level 0 spells are called ''cantrips'', and can always be cast at will, without expending a spell slot.
Level 0 spells are called ''cantrips'', and can always be cast at will, without expending a spell slot.
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=== Schools of magic ===
=== Schools of magic ===
{{confused with|Wizard|custom=the Wizard School class feature.}}
{{confused with|Wizard|custom=the Wizard School class feature.}}
Every spell belongs to one of eight schools of magi': [[abjuration]], [[conjuration]], [[divination]], [[enchantment (school)|enchantment]], [[evocation]], [[illusion]], [[necromancy]] or [[transmutation]]. Some class features only benefit spells of a specific school.
Every spell belongs to one of eight schools of magic: [[abjuration]], [[conjuration]], [[divination]], [[enchantment (school)|enchantment]], [[evocation]], [[illusion]], [[necromancy]], or [[transmutation]]. Some class features only benefit spells of a specific school.


=== Casting time ===
=== Casting time ===
All spells have a casting time that determines whether it requires the caster to take an [[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] action, [[File:Bonus Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] bonus action or a [[File:Reaction Icon.png|frameless|20px]] reaction. Most spells require the caster to take an action.
All spells have a casting time that determines whether it requires the caster to take an [[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] action, [[File:Bonus Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] bonus action, or a [[File:Reaction Icon.png|frameless|20px]] reaction. Most spells require the caster to take an action.


=== Spell saves ===
=== Spell saves ===

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