You Should SORCERER | DND 2024 Player's Handbook Guide

[@oceanryder_6706]

Quick note: the Merchant feat also boosts both Constitution and Charisma!

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@oceanryder_6706 whoops I completely missed that one! I still think I’d rather have something else but that’s not a bad one to grab at all. I’ll pin your comment in case anyone else is curious!

[@Levi501J]

Sorcerer was my favorite class already. So, I am really liking the new changes.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@Levi501J yeah, they did not have to go as hard as they did and somehow they made the new sorcerer that much better than the old one. There are some downgrades, sure. But most of it culminates into a net positive IMO!

[@Deathmvp1]

One thing I do not agree with is Firebolt as one on your first Cantrip. You should be taking Sorcerous bust. For the loss of 1 dpr (2 at 5, 3 at 11 and 4 dpr at 17) you can change the damage type to 7 different ones. This will mean you will not have to worry about resistance or immunity's even when you do not have many spells.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@Deathmvp1 I did consider changing it to sorcerous burst. I was teetering on the edge. I probably should have but I figured the higher die mathematically outweighed the potential “8” on the damage die gimmick. I didn’t fully consider the resistance angle but I will also say that it probably won’t come up much that early in the game. Fire bolt is still a good option.

[@DavidAndrews-eb7gm]

Nah. Sorcerous bust is a booby trap spell.

[@kinsan89]

0:57 "Mother was from the Outer Planes... BUT FATHER SHOWED ME THE WORLD OF UPPER GAINS!!"

[@ConstructedChaos]

Hahaha missed opportunity there 😂

[@Silverythoughts]

And thus a Sorcerer/Paladin was born

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@Silverythoughts 😂😂😂

[@PainCheeZe]

What a wonderful time to be a Sorcerer main! 🔥

[@ConstructedChaos]

Absolutely it is!!

[@leodouskyron5671]

The surprising thing about the Sorcery subclass is that they are completely different game play abilities - Aberrant is Utility, clockwork is control, Draconic is blaster (with buffs combat survivability and elemental resistances ) and Chaos doubles down on “meta” spell-like effects. They are all very powerful. Example, Draconic nearly as much because of all the hidden power. They have the best AC (likely they will have an AC 18 by level 8 or 12) in a class with minimal AC. The extra point means they have an effective D8 for hit points. They have a constantly relevant blasting and people over look that the fight is non-concentration. Free Dragon Casting is more powerful then it looks because you can have two dragons along with the two additional resistances they bring to a boss fight! That is one at spell level 8 and a second to support as you are blasting can generate high numbers of HD and damage while letting you resist the damage coming back at you! So consider this when picking a Sorcerer!

[@ConstructedChaos]

You do have a good point about draconic sorcerer! Still, by the time you’re level 18, having two dragon spirits at a time (and burning multiple actions to do it) will probably feel pretty meh. That isn’t to say that I don’t like that subclass though! It is a big improvement from the old one.

[@leodouskyron5671]

@@ConstructedChaos You know I don’t have this PHB so I am even more loving the Draconic a slight bit more because it is in the DDB subscription I still have - almost like I love not giving WotC more money right!

[@ConstructedChaos]

hahaha nothing wrong with that at all!

[@007ohboy]

Im still rocking both Divine and Shadow. Both classes are the GOAT 🐐

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@007ohboy divine in particular is still so wildly good even in the context of the new rules.

[@007ohboy]

Innate Sorcery works with Booming Blade/Greenflame Blade strikes. Which means you can gain Advantage on melee spell attacks in close range. It just gives my Sorlock a reason to use his Pact Weapon for Quicken Booming Strikes instead of just EB blasting them in the face at close range (Warcaster). Its funny that one of the best "Tanks" in the game can be an Armored Sorcerer. 😊

[@ConstructedChaos]

Does it actually work with booming blade? My intuition would be “no” since the cantrip technically has a range of “self” and not “touch”

[@kongoaurius]

​@@ConstructedChaos I don't see what range has to do with this. If you gain advantage on spell attacks then you should also gain advantage on melee spell attacks

[@sykune]

@@kongoaurius it's not a melee spell attack as it uses you physical stats and a weapon attack to deliver the spell.

[@007ohboy]

​@ConstructedChaos Yes. Because whether it's a Touch or Self spell, it doesn't matter. What matters is that it uses an attack roll. The melee attack is a part of the spell. And we know this because you can Quicken Booming Blade and make two attacks despite not having Multi Attack. Whether a spell is using your Chr/Int/Wis modifier or another attack modifier, it is still an attack roll and thus benefits from Innate Sorcery to gain Advantage on Attack Rolls.

[@007ohboy]

​@@ConstructedChaosAn event in your past left an indelible mark on you, infusing you with simmering magic. As a Bonus Action, you can unleash that magic for 1 minute, during which you gain the following benefits: The spell save DC of your Sorcerer spells increases by 1. You have Advantage on the attack rolls of Sorcerer spells you cast. You can use this feature twice, and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a Long Rest.

[@TabletopShane]

"Maybe it's the blood of a fiend" amazing! 😅

[@ConstructedChaos]

Haha I'm happy someone caught that one ;)

[@gaelofariandel6747]

When you do the Cleric, please, PLEASE make a Solaire of Astora (Dark Souls) reference with the Light Cleric! "Long may the sun shine!"

[@ConstructedChaos]

Haha I'll try to remember that but I actually never played any FromSoft games

[@spencervance8484]

Praise the sun!

[@007ohboy]

I wouldn't discount the 2014 Subclasses either. They are still very Viable. I ran a 20th lv one shot with my 2 Warlock/18 Shadow Sorcerer and Umbral From was clutch. I was barely damaged most the fight while the rest of the party looked like hammered shart. Id just cast my spells and then dive into the ground taking 5 Force Damage at the end of every round and then just pop up again and blast on fools. Divine is seriously underrated. You get access to cool cleric summons, healing, Planar Binding (huge) and the once per day Favor of the Gods is a nice way to barely make some bad saves. The meta still is using old classes alongside the new/updated ones.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@007ohboy I don’t think I did discount them! I’ve just covered all of them in my previous guides so I didn’t want to cover them again here.

[@007ohboy]

@@ConstructedChaos Sorry, I was meaning in general. Good video! Makes sense.

[@ConstructedChaos]

no worries! I just wanted to clarify haha. No apology necessary, friend!

[@FablesD20]

Always a good day with Constructed Chaos

[@ConstructedChaos]

Haha right back atcha!! Hope y’all have been well! Congrats on the TOWF award!

[@mariop8852]

I prefer true strike because even with light crossbow at lvl 1 youre doing d8+3 radiant (or piercing) damage. It gives you much higher average damage than d10 fire. Theres multiple ways to increase wepon damage (magic weapon, divine favor, poisons) which all stack with the cantrip damage.

[@ConstructedChaos]

Sure! That’s a great point. I mostly mentioned fire bolt since I know it would work with innate sorcery but I guess true strike would too. I didn’t think about it since it “struck” me as a melee attack rather than a spell. That said, I do worry about using a light crossbow and not having hands free for spellcasting. It could make sequencing between turns a bit of an issue.

[@mariop8852]

@ConstructedChaos I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure you only need 2 hands to attack with 2h weapons, not to hold them. You should be able to use one hand to cast then two as part of the attack.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@mariop8852you’re actually right. I always thought it was for wielding specifically and not attacking. Though, I don’t think that’ll fly at every table considering how poorly weapon juggling has been received haha

[@TheRobversion1]

Enjoyed this guide. Glad to see they didnt murder my sorc too much. I also like the subclass picks they made. All very flavorful. Only one i dont like is draconic as thats too traditional already. I wouldve picked shadow.

[@ConstructedChaos]

Thanks Rob!! I’m really happy with where it landed too. I do feel like shadow sorcerer could’ve been one of the options included but it also feels like they thought pretty hard about what other subclasses were in the book and the shadow monk is pretty neat too!

[@TheRobversion1]

@@ConstructedChaos ah didnt know about the shadow monk being there. yeah the shadow sorc, shadow monk and the phantom all play similarly/have similar themes. just not a fan of the draconic sorc. nor storm sorc. lunar is kinda weird too. maybe divine soul could;ve made it instead.

[@ConstructedChaos]

I like the draconic sorcerer choice, honestly. I tend to use dragons about as often as most DMs and having your powers stem from one of these great namesakes makes sense to me. It’s a little on the nose but still compelling-especially since they updated the mechanics a bit.

[@TheRobversion1]

@@ConstructedChaos yeah i think i just never liked the magic coming from dragons. i prefer it coming from dieties, otherworldly beings or through lineage. its just weird when a dragon decides to shag one of your ancestors. lol.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@TheRobversion1 Hahaha I like to take a more brutalist approach--not unlike the GOT lore about scientists doing experiments or someone slaying a dragon and drinking it's blood or something.

[@WolfHreda]

I pretty much never intended to play a Sorcerer before. But the Aberrant and Wild Magic Sorcerer have grabbed me and I am determined to play then both at some point.

[@ConstructedChaos]

Nice!! I hope you enjoy them when you do get to play them!

[@alex-uw4mm]

we are having all the spell sl*ts

[@ConstructedChaos]

Spell slots do be spell slotting

[@shawnberry760]

Yes, yes, and YES!!!!!!!! Great video!

[@ConstructedChaos]

Thanks so much, Shawn!

[@Grymreefer]

awesome video , good suggestions thanks .

[@ConstructedChaos]

Thank YOU! Glad you liked it Grym!

[@EzekielStJohn-t7g]

⁠ Constructed chaos. I have a question. You said think about your character and what they want to be have some ideas. Here they are Which one do you think i should use I have a stuffed animal I have blue macaw which is a Hyacinth macaw and a crocodile stuffed animal also a tiger stuffed animal then I have a black and white cat stuffed which a tuxedo cat I have a purple beetle named Axel he is a squishmallow another one I have is Harvey who is a blue walrus squishmallow I have a book series and a it’s called wings of fire Wings of Fire is a middle-grade fantasy series by Tui T. Sutherland about the adventures of young dragons. The series has been on the New York Times bestseller list for at least 213 weeks and has been translated into over ten languages. The series is about a war between dragon tribes in the land of Pyrrhia. The dragonets are raised in a hidden cave and forced to end the war then I have either an elf or a goblin with vintage pajamas and a night cap because I have no idea what I should use in those I want to use but I don’t know what D&D species would fit for any of those because I have DWARF D&D Free Rules (2024) ELF D&D Free Rules (2024) HALFLING D&D Free Rules (2024) HUMAN D&D Free Rules (2024) AARAKOCRA Legacy Elemental Evil Player's Companion Deep Gnome DEEP GNOME Legacy GENASI (4) Elemental Evil Player's Companion GOLIATH Legacy Elemental Evil Player's Companion then I have from Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014) Dragonborn HILL DWARF Legacy Basic Rules (2014) MOUNTAIN DWARF Legacy Basic Rules (2014) HIGH ELF Legacy Basic Rules (2014) Wood Elf Legacy HALF-ELF Legacy Basic Rules (2014) HALF-ORC Legacy Basic Rules (2014) LIGHTFOOT HALFLING Legacy Basic Rules (2014) STOUT HALFLING Legacy Basic Rules (2014) HUMAN Legacy Basic Rules (2014) VARIANT HUMAN Legacy Basic Rules (2014) ROCK GNOME Legacy Basic Rules (2014) TIEFLING Legacy Basic Rules (2014 I would really appreciate the help immensely you’re awesome dude love you Channel if you can help me with the things that I said earlier to see what dnd character can make with I have would be fantastic

[@Itachi45481]

Good thing we’ve got custom lineage for fixing the backgrounds still sad the aberrant and clockwork lost customizing their spell list I kinda wanted to play them because of it now I’m undecided on what to play especially since the aberrant sorcerer 6th level ability only works with those spells and not all of them are great in situations where I need to

[@kailenmitchell8571]

Argue/petition with your DM, they may agree constitution should be the correct caster attribute. i would go with it as a DM, however I am a very rules loose DM though.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@kailenmitchell8571 for what it’s worth, I think constitution is too influential of an ability outside of casting to be considered. But I think the same could be said of dexterity and yet there are entire classes based on that one score. Charisma makes some sense but a constitution caster makes me excited to play one haha

[@MrTyphus18]

Hey Guys im new to Sorcerer and wanted to try the Wild Magic Subclass. If i cast a Spell and roll for the Wild Magic Table does my Spell i´ve casted still cast or does it get replaced with the new one from the table of events

[@ConstructedChaos]

Your spell would still cast as normal unless the table result specifically says that it doesn’t! That is a good question though. I should have made it a point of clarification within the video!

[@MrTyphus18]

@ConstructedChaos thanks for the clarification

[@ConstructedChaos]

@ of course! Happy to help!

[@AgentSmith-w8s]

i need you to do a fighter build,paladin,illusionist,rogue for 2024 versions D&D please sir..

[@michaelmuirhead910]

Giving Sorcerers the Evoker’s best ability is a dirty move by wotc. It’s great for sorcerers, but man did wizards get hosed in the new rules.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@michaelmuirhead910 wizards were the best class in 5e by many measurements. I think it’s okay to take them down a peg. But it does surprise me to see that sorcerer got the scale tipped in the other direction haha

[@michaelmuirhead910]

@@ConstructedChaos a bit more balance was needed, but they over corrected by a wide margin.

[@Deathmvp1]

@@ConstructedChaos I miss 3.x when sor know less but could cast more then any other class.

[@007ohboy]

​​@@michaelmuirhead910I dig the changes. I will enjoy Counterspelling you Wizards and adding some stank to it....Heighten Metamagic. So, I'd like a Con saving throw, DC 17 at Disadvantage, please. Thanks! 😀

[@michaelmuirhead910]

@@007ohboy b…. please. Don’t think I’m walking around without my con saves protected. I still have a better spell list, and some tricks up my sleeves. 😅😅

[@lockskelington314]

And you forget to mention that while they share the same spell list with wizards unlike wizards they actually have class features when they level up.

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@lockskelington314 they don’t share the wizard spell list. Sorcerers have their own spell list with access to less spells overall than wizards.

[@lockskelington314]

@@ConstructedChaos 1. Class Features 2. Expanded spell list

[@ConstructedChaos]

@@lockskelington314 I’m really not sure what you’re talking about… sorcerers get extra spells from their subclasses but they still do not share a spell list with wizards nor do they have as many spells as they do.

[@lockskelington314]

@@ConstructedChaos Name a spell that wizards have that you couldn't get from playing ANY other class. All of their spells that you say are overpowered are given to other classes via expanded spell list from subclasses. Meanwhile Wizards have to spend in game money to get new spells outside from leveling up. Wizards are the only class that doesn't have class features and the ones that it does have either aren't unique to it or you have to pay in game money to use. No other class makes you pay money to use your class features. Wizards are the weakest class and gets everything stolen from them

[@ConstructedChaos]

Wizards are not the weakest class but I’m not making an argument that they’re stronger than sorcerers either. You said sorcerers share a spell list with wizards and that’s just not true. You’re making a lot of assumptions and outright false claims here.