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Spells learned from taking levels in a class will use that class' spellcasting ability modifier. Spells from other sources use the spellcasting ability of the class the creature most recently took a {{em|first}} level in.{{note|A level 5 wizard that takes 1 level in sorcerer will use Charisma as their spellcasting ability for non-wizard spells, even if they later take more levels in wizard. However, if they take a level in cleric, they will use Wisdom as their spellcasting ability modifier instead, as this is their most recently acquired class.}}{{note|Fighters and rogues will only provide their spellcasting ability if they are level 3 and have the appropriate subclass ([[Eldritch Knight]] and [[Arcane Trickster]] respectively).}} | Spells learned from taking levels in a class will use that class' spellcasting ability modifier. Spells learned from scrolls count as Wizard spells (since learning from scrolls is a Wizard feature) and thus use Intelligence.{{verify}} Spells from other sources use the spellcasting ability of the class the creature most recently took a {{em|first}} level in.{{note|A level 5 wizard that takes 1 level in sorcerer will use Charisma as their spellcasting ability for non-wizard spells, even if they later take more levels in wizard. However, if they take a level in cleric, they will use Wisdom as their spellcasting ability modifier instead, as this is their most recently acquired class.}}{{note|Fighters and rogues will only provide their spellcasting ability if they are level 3 and have the appropriate subclass ([[Eldritch Knight]] and [[Arcane Trickster]] respectively).}} | ||
== Spell properties == | == Spell properties == | ||
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Full casters: | Full casters: | ||
* | * [[Bard]] | ||
* | * [[Cleric]] | ||
* | * [[Druid]] | ||
* | * [[Sorcerer]] | ||
* | * [[Warlock]]{{note|Warlocks have the Pact Magic feature, which functions similarly to Spellcasting.}} | ||
* | * [[Wizard]] | ||
Half casters: | Half casters: | ||
* | * [[Paladin]] | ||
* | * [[Ranger]] | ||
One-third casters: | One-third casters: | ||
* | * [[Arcane Trickster]], [[rogue]] subclass | ||
* | * [[Eldritch Knight]], [[fighter]] subclass | ||
Non spellcasters: | Non spellcasters: | ||
* | * [[Monk]] including subclasses | ||
* | * [[Barbarian]] including subclasses | ||
* [[Rogue]] (other than [[Arcane Trickster]]) | |||
* [[Fighter]] (other than [[Eldritch Knight]]) | |||
=== Known spells === | === Known spells === | ||
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The following classes must learn spells through leveling up: | The following classes must learn spells through leveling up: | ||
* | * [[Arcane Trickster]] | ||
* | * [[Bard]] | ||
* | * [[Eldritch Knight]] | ||
* | * [[Ranger]] | ||
* | * [[Sorcerer]] | ||
* | * [[Wizard]] | ||
* | * [[Warlock]] | ||
All of these classes, with the exception of wizard, also have access to the Replacement Spell feature, which allows them to swap a known spell each time a new level is taken in them. While wizards do not have access to this feature, they can instead learn new spells from scrolls, without needing to give up an already known spell. | All of these classes, with the exception of wizard, also have access to the Replacement Spell feature, which allows them to swap a known spell each time a new level is taken in them. While wizards do not have access to this feature, they can instead learn new spells from scrolls, without needing to give up an already known spell. | ||
The following classes automatically learn all their available spells when a level is taken in them: | The following classes automatically learn all their available spells when a level is taken in them: | ||
* | * [[Cleric]] | ||
* | * [[Druid]] | ||
* | * [[Paladin]] | ||
=== Prepared spells === | === Prepared spells === | ||
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Prepared spellcasters include: | Prepared spellcasters include: | ||
* | * [[Cleric]] | ||
* | * [[Druid]] | ||
* | * [[Paladin]] | ||
* | * [[Wizard]] | ||
The number of prepared spells each class can have at a time is equal to {{InfoBlob|spellcasting ability modifier + class level | The number of prepared spells each class can have at a time is equal to {{InfoBlob|spellcasting ability modifier + class level}} (minimum of 1). | ||
Additionally, spells granted by [[Race|racial features]] or by certain class features (such as by [[Cleric|cleric Domains]]) are considered ''inherent'' and are always prepared. | Additionally, spells granted by [[Race|racial features]] or by certain class features (such as by [[Cleric|cleric Domains]]) are considered ''inherent'' and are always prepared. | ||
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=== Spell slots === | === Spell slots === | ||
All spellcasters have spell slots, which they expend to cast their known spells. Cantrips {{SpellSlot|cantrip|w=24}} do not expend spell slots and can be cast at will. Depleted spell slots are generally replenished by taking a [[Long Rest]] ([[Short Rest]] for Warlocks), though there are methods of [[ | All spellcasters have spell slots, which they expend to cast their known spells. Cantrips {{SpellSlot|cantrip|w=24}} do not expend spell slots and can be cast at will. Depleted spell slots are generally replenished by taking a [[Long Rest]] ([[Short Rest]] for Warlocks), though there are methods of [[List of sources of additional resources#Spell slots|creating additional slots, or replenishing expended ones]]. | ||
A spell of a given level requires a spell slot of the same level or higher to be expended to cast it. Many spells will be {{Icon|Upcast Icon.png|24px}} [[Upcasting|upcast]] when cast with a higher spell slot, making them more powerful. Even if it gains no other benefit, a spell always counts as a spell of the level of the slot used to cast it. | A spell of a given level requires a spell slot of the same level or higher to be expended to cast it. Many spells will be {{Icon|Upcast Icon.png|24px}} [[Upcasting|upcast]] when cast with a higher spell slot, making them more powerful. Even if it gains no other benefit, a spell always counts as a spell of the level of the slot used to cast it. | ||
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==== Spellcasting ==== | ==== Spellcasting ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 12px;" | {| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 12px;" | ||
|+Spell Slots per Spell Level | |||
! ESL | |||
|{{Icon|Ico knownSpells lvl 01.png|18px}} | |{{Icon|Ico knownSpells lvl 01.png|18px}} | ||
|{{Icon|Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png|18px}} | |{{Icon|Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png|18px}} | ||
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Spell slots gained from Pact Magic are calculated differently than those gained from Spellcasting. As such, levels taken in warlock are ignored when calculating ESL. | Spell slots gained from Pact Magic are calculated differently than those gained from Spellcasting. As such, levels taken in warlock are ignored when calculating ESL. | ||
==== Other uses of spell slots ==== | |||
Some Wizard subclass features (such as [[Arcane Ward]] and [[Grim Harvest]]) and the Paladin's [[Divine Smite]] ability have varying effects depending on level of the spell or spell slot used to power them. | |||
=== Ritual spells === | === Ritual spells === | ||
When a {{Icon| | When a {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|24px}} ritual spell is cast outside of combat/turn-based mode, it does not consume spell slots and is effectively free to cast. Ritual spells consume spell slots as normal in combat/turn-based mode. | ||
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* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|h=20}} | * {{SAI|Speak with Dead|h=20}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
=== Scrolls === | === Scrolls === | ||
Spells can be cast from scrolls that are bought, found or looted. Spells cast from scrolls | Spells can be cast from scrolls that are bought, found or looted. Spells cast from scrolls cannot be [[Upcasting|upcast]] (cast with a higher level spell slot for additional benefits e.g. to affect more targets). Spells cast from scrolls cannot benefit from [[metamagic]]. Scrolls cannot be created (scribed from a wizard's spellbook). Wizards can learn spells from scrolls (scribe the spell from a scroll into their spellbook). See [[Wizard|Wizard/Spell scribing]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[D&D 5e Spell Changes]] | * [[D&D 5e Spell Changes]] | ||
* [[Unimplemented spells]] | * [[Unimplemented spells]] | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
{{notelist}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{FRWiki|Spell|long}} | {{FRWiki|Spell|long}} | ||
{{NavGameplay}} | {{NavGameplay}} | ||
[[Category:Spellcasting]] | [[Category:Spellcasting]] | ||