Questions tagged [sorcerer]
For questions about the sorcerer, a particular class or type of magic user in many tabletop RPGs. In several editions of Dungeons & Dragons, the sorcerer class typically harnesses some form of innate magic, but other game systems may use the term differently. (Questions about the occult horror/fantasy RPG "Sorcerer" by Ron Edwards should use the [sorcerer-rpg] tag instead.)
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How does Magic Item creation cost differ between Sorcerer and Wizard?
I know that Potions, Scrolls and Wands vary in price, depending on class making them. This is explained by the fact they are usually made at lowest possible CL and have a fixed CL of spell being ...
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5e: Is this "Chronoblade" homebrew Sorcerer subclass (1st-6th lvl) balanced?
My friend made the first half of a Sorcerer subclass themed around Critical Role's dunamancy, and I think it looks cool but I'm pretty new and don't know if it's balanced.
1st Level: Blade Magic
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What happens if a Storm Sorcerer is knocked unconscious before casting the spell from Tempestuous Magic?
The Storm Sorcery sorcerer subclass, from Xanathar's Guide to Everything, has the Tempestous Magic feature:
Tempestous Magic
Starting at 1st level, you can use a bonus action on your turn to cause ...
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Expertise and additional doubling proficiency bonus [duplicate]
I have been experimenting with a multiclassed Draconic Bloodline sorcerer (lvl 14) and bard (lvl 6). I have expertise through bard on both persuasion and deception giving them both +12 and then with ...
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Trying to make a Paladin sorcerer build (sorcadin) that has good nova damage with hits like divine smite and magic from sorcerer
I think what I'm trying to say is confusing but right now.
I am a level 5 Paladin and level 1 Sorcerer. I have been trying to find a good way of getting heavy-hitting spells and doing a lot of damage ...
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Does the Sorcerer Draconic Resilience stack with Barbarian Unarmored Defense? [duplicate]
If you have a dexterity of 30 and a wisdom or constitution of 30, with Unarmored Defense for Barbarian your AC while not wearing armor would be 10+your dexterity modifier + your constitution modifier ...
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Can a Dex-based Aberrant Mind sorcerer/paladin do better than Mage Armor?
A friend of mine is building an Eladrin Aberrant Mind sorcerer/Oath of Devotion paladin, but has decided to be Dex-based and not wear heavy armor. Most sorcadin guides we can find just assume heavy ...
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Phoenix Sorcerer in Pathfinder Society Play
The Phoenix Bloodline for sorcerer is marked as PFS Limited which states:
A limited option is rarer in Society play, but not unheard of. A limited option can be selected only if specifically allowed ...
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Metamagic: Twinned spell aoe with one primary target? [duplicate]
Twinned spell states "When you cast a spell that targets only one creature."
Since some spells, such as ice shard, target one creature, but afterwards do damage to nearby creatures, can you ...
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Are there famous Storm Sorcerers (or similar) in the Forgotten Realms lore?
I'm writing a D&D companion book for Hoard of the Dragon Queen (1489 DR), and in the final chapter, an unexpected ally would help the party. This ally uses the power of thunder and lightning to ...
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As a multiclass Sorcerer Warlock can I use Improved Pact Weapon as spellcasting focus for Sorcerer spells?
Both Warlock and Sorcerer use an arcane focus for their spell casting. Improved Pact Weapon lets the Pact of the Blade Warlock use a summoned weapon as their spellcasting focus.
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Can metamagic be written into a scroll? [closed]
I know that if a Sorcerer casts a spell from a scroll, they can use metamagic on that spell.
But, can a Sorcerer who creates a spell scroll put magic into the scroll itself so that anyone who uses the ...
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Does distant metamagic feat when applied to storm sphere apply to the 60' range of the bonus action lightning bolt?
If I use distant metamagic when casting storm sphere would this only double the range I can drop the sphere from 150' to 300'? Or would this also apply to the bonus action lightning bolt from the ...
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How does the Flexible Casting ability from the sorcerer's Font of Magic feature work?
I've recently joined a D&D table which happened to be with only new players, including the DM himself.
The thing is that, we added an extra friend to the party that decided to play a sorcerer, and ...
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Spell Slots at Paladin 5/Sorcerer 1 [duplicate]
I've started a new campaign group, with a Paladin main, but starting to spec into Sorcerer, with currently 4 1st level , and 2 2nd level spell slots, however my dm is not sure if that's correct, and ...
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Are the powers of a Divine Soul sorcerer at the mercy of their deity's will?
The Divine Soul sorcerous origin in Xanathar's Guide to Everything description states:
Sometimes the spark of magic that fuels a sorcerer comes from a divine source that glimmers within the soul. ...
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Does a Dragonborn Dragon Magic Sorcerer pierce their own damage resistance when taking damage from Nusemnee's Atonement?
An oft discussed optimization trick in the 4th edition era was the use of Nusemnee's Atonement on a Dragonborn Dragon Magic Sorcerer in order to recharge your breath weapon with the use of the Ancient ...
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What options are available for Sorcerers (or other spontaneous casters) to increase their daily number of spell slots?
I'm trying to find a hopefully exhaustive list of all of the potential methods for increasing the number of spells per day a Sorcerer (or other spontaneous spellcaster, but I'm mostly interested in ...
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Can I retrain the spells I pick with Greater Crossblooded Evolution during downtime?
Pretty straightforward question--does GCBE give a Sorcerer the ability to retrain and learn any two spells during downtime?
If so, how long does it take?
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Can I cast Mind Sliver before a Quickened spell to give the malus to the saving throw? [duplicate]
I am currently building a Aberrant Sorcerer heavily relying on Spells that involve Enemy Saving-Throws. I already planned for the use of Silvery Barbs to reduce the chance of Enemies succeeding very ...
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Gold Dragonborn Sorcerer level 3. ASI or Elemental Adept at level 4?
My Gold Dragonborn Sorcerer is level 3, 18 CHA, +4 modifier.
I'm trying to build Pyro from Team Fortress 2 in D&D 5e, and I'm optimizing for high fire damage.
Should I take the ASI to get a +7 ...
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Would it be possible for a Multiclass Order of scribes wizard/sorcerer to put sorcerer spells into their spell book [duplicate]
The Multiclassing rules state that you determine the spells you are able to prepare and cast independently, but it does not seem to apply to spells a wizard is able to transcribe into their spellbook.
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Is this "Dream Conduit" homebrew Sorcerer subclass balanced?
Sorcerous Origin: Dream Conduit
Sorcerers whose power arises from dreams are rare and as varied as the dreamscapes that empower them. Such sorcerers are often known as "Dream Conduits" due ...
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How do you determine your available spell slots as a Wizard/Sorcerer multiclassing? [duplicate]
When you multiclass as a sorc and a wizard, you add the two classes together and that determines your spell slots. This is one combined table of available slots that both casters share, or does the ...
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Can Tempestuous Magic break a grapple?
A Storm Sorcerer's Tempestuous Magic allows:
Starting at 1st level, you can use a bonus action on your turn to
cause whirling gusts of elemental air to briefly surround you,
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Can someone using a Detect Magic spell see a Subtle Spell being cast?
Can someone who has a detect magic spell up see someone (for example, a Sorcerer) casting a spell that has the Subtle Spell metamagic applied to it?
Specifically, would the detector see the school of ...
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Does anything stop a sorcerer stockpiling spell slots?
A Sorcerer converts all their slots to 1st level, then they go to bed for the night. Is there any reason why they wouldn't still have those slots when they wake up in the morning?
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Is it possible to use the Transmuted Spell Metamagic on Absorb Elements?
So this hasn't come up before, but it has brought an interesting question to mind. Would it be possible to combine the Absorb Elements spell and Transmuted Spell metamagic.
Absorb Elements reads as ...
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How does the sorcerer's Distant Spell Metamagic option interact with an upcast Hold Person spell?
Hold Person is a spell that upcasts as follows:
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional humanoid for each slot level above 2nd. The humanoids ...
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Would giving Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer Resistance at Level 1 and temporary immunity at level 6 be unbalanced?
So I am a "new DM", aka I have been Dming for my group for about a year now. I am a very calculated person and tend to mostly stick to RAW, although I correct what I feel is out of place. ...
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