All Questions
5
questions
69
votes
8
answers
21k
views
How are Fighters Linear but Wizards Quadratic?
The phrase "Linear Fighters, Quadratic Wizards" gets bandied about a lot, but I've found I don't have a good way to explain it to newer players.
The tier system post has some examples of how wizards ...
- 90.4k
11
votes
5
answers
3k
views
Does the number of spells at a Wizard's disposal affect game balance?
A Wizard learns two spells for free whenever they level up, and may learn additional spells by copying from spellbooks or scrolls.
For example, if there were two Wizards in the party, I assume they ...
- 3,676
15
votes
2
answers
682
views
Does replacing Metamagic with a delayed Arcane Tradition have glaring balance issues?
In an answer to a related question, linksassin suggests an untested variant rule to apply some wizard flavor to the sorcerer class. I've attempted to formalize this approach and want to verify that I ...
- 75.2k
5
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is this proposed change to the Transmutation Wizard's Master Transmuter class feature balanced for a setting without resurrection?
The School of Transmutation wizard archetype has a feature at level 14 called Master Transmuter. It can allow such a wizard to, once per long rest, destroy their transmuter's stone and do one of a ...
- 79.3k
5
votes
2
answers
2k
views
What are the issues with an additional (limited) concentration slot instead of Bladesong?
My DM is frustrated with balancing encounters with my high AC as a Bladesinger and wants to make a modification for a more kiting/spell-heavy playstyle. The version of Bladesong my DM is looking to ...
- 1,137