Wild Magic (passive feature)
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For the Barbarian subclass, see Wild Magic (Barbarian subclass). For the Sorcerer subclass, see Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass).
Wild Magic is a passive feature that triggers a random magical effect sometimes when you cast a Level 1 or higher Spell. To trigger the effect, a 20 needs to be rolled on a 
d20 (i.e., 5% chance).
Description
Unruly magic sparks and fizzes through your veins. Each time you cast a spell of Level 1 or higher, your magic might surge and trigger a random magic effect.
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At the start of each turn, trigger a random magical effect. |
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Each creature and item within  6 m / 20 ft starts burning and takes 1d6 Fire per turn.
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Until the end of your next turn, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to 9 m / 30 ft
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Enchant the weapon of each creature within 6 m / 20 ft. Their next attack is a Critical Hit and deals an additional 1d4 Force.
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Until the end of your next turn, each spell you cast restores Sorcery Points equal to its Spell Slot level. |
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Create a cloud of fog around yourself. Creatures within are Heavily Obscured and  Blinded.
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Each creature within 9 m / 30 ft becomes  Blurred.
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When you hit a target with a spell, heal all creatures within 3 m / 10 ft for 1d4 hit points per Spell Slot level used.
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Summon a hostile mephit. |
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Swap positions with a target each time you cast a spell or cantrip. |
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You gain an additional action this turn. |
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You can  until the end of the turn.
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 Armour Class is increased by 5 and you are immune to the effects of 
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Able to lift and throw objects and creatures with your mind until the end of your turn. |
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Enclose yourself in an arcane sphere. You cannot be damaged by attacks or effects from outside the sphere, nor can you damage anything outside the sphere. Movement Speed is halved. |
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Each creature within 9 m / 30 ft is randomly  Enlarged or  Reduced.
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You are transformed into a beast. |
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Summon a cambion from the fiery nexus of the Nine Hells. It is hostile to everyone. |
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You are  Slowed.
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Shape a piece of ground around yourself into hard spikes. A creature walking on the spikes takes 2d4 Piercing for every 1.5 m / 5 ft it moves.
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Create a vine surface around yourself, slowing down creatures, possibly  them.
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Gain the ability to comprehend and communicate with beasts. |
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Each creature within 9 m / 30 ft is randomly transformed into either a cat or a dog.
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How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 1: Wild Magic Sorcerer
Notes
- A d20 is rolled each time you cast a leveled spell. If the result is 20, then a Wild Magic Surge is triggered (i.e., 5% chance).