D&D 5e Wizard Class Guide ~ Spellbooks, How Do They Even Work?

[@Forstrei.]

I was getting a migraine trying to decide how to introduce my family to D&D. They've never been interested in games so most of the terminology would be completely new to them. Then I stumbled upon your channel and found the perfect solution. Thanks for what you've made here, and I'm sure many people will benefit from your wonderful explanations.

[@DontStopThinking]

No worries, A.J. It's just great to get new people into the game.

[@VelocitasEradicato]

I do wanna mention, I've been playing a wizard for just under a year now, and I want to emphasize to wizards in training just how important the utility spells are. I've made this mistake when I first started, I very quickly reached for damage spells, but as the game went on I realised that I was sorta missing the point of the class. If you are all about slinging fireballs, it's a good idea to just go with something like a Sorcerer, because ultimately metamagic makes them just straight up better at that sort of thing. However, regardless of that, the wizard is a very fun class. You can have a metric buttload of spells, because you aren't limited by your memory. That means, you have the license to pick up a lot of situational spells, stuff like knock, featherfall, identify and etc. It's completely fine to only have a small handful of damage spells. Enjoy young apprentices, and remember - a Wizard is only as good as his prepared spell list.

[@rotatingdisc-479]

I just got a hilarious idea: what if you used the "Minor Alchemy" trait of the transmutation school and turned a tiny bit of silver into an iron filling, used suggestion to make a vampire or werewolf swallow it, and then watch as they reel in pain at this piece of silver inside their stomach a few minutes later.

[@DontStopThinking]

LOL!

[@deathbyprocrastination9515]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer just got a whole lot smarter.

[@Dark3nedDragon]

I was thinking, just like the plastic things with the breakable attachments (they are made by machines, you snap the connectors to force them out of the 'cookie cutter form', and then piece them together), you have someone make sheets of wood like that, for arrow heads. Then you convert the entire thing into silver, gently snapping off the arrow heads, attaching them to arrows, since that's relatively quick to do. You could produce silver arrows for your ranger, or bolts, daggers, swords, etc. all with ease. As it's technically a single object (with the individual arrowheads or whatnot still attached to it on the ends, only needing a light snap to break free), you can convert all of it to silver with a single use, and keep it transformed. Then they break it free, attach it to their arrows, and now they have silvered arrows for the cost of the time to make 20 wood arrowheads.

[@RealityRogue]

It would mean turning iron bolts and arrows into silver ones when the situation arises a lot easier

[@underhaykids6861]

That's genius I'm going to use that trick now.

[@silverbane266]

waaaait a minute......theres a story going on

[@cheeseballpie2685]

Silverbane 26 explain please

[@thefunnysauce]

I’ve been rewatching these videos, trying to piece together the whole story lol

[@silverbane266]

@@thefunnysauce lol its okay its just an adventure of all the pc classes and races fighting one evil lich if i understand it right.

[@thefunnysauce]

@@silverbane266 yeah that's what i priced together too lmao.

[@bolrath6984]

I like how everyone is focusing on pickle rick and not the fact that this wizard just did ZA WORLDO

[@DontStopThinking]

Obviously pleb tier.

[@ieatpoolnoodles2861]

ROADA ROLLA DAA

[@SteveAkaDarktimes]

damage dealing spells are a trap. summoning and controlling the environment are much more useful, and much nicer for the rest of the party. let the fighter have the glory with him dealing hit point damage. blind, bind, confuse, restrain, move, cripple your enemies, and empower your allies, and most important: take spells are have unique effects only achievable by being a wizard: teleportation, summoning, illusions, the entire school of divination, be creative. Blasters are boring both for the party, and for you to play.

[@WhimsicalCreature457]

But.... explosions are cool... XDDDDDDD In all seriousness, I see what you mean. Being able to do unique spells can be fun, though I would try delving in a few different schools to make myself versatile. I like the concept of being a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none type mage.

[@snakeorbreak6258]

YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE! *commits fireball centered on self*

[@az8557]

EKSUPROOOSHIOOON!!!

[@gavingameplay5790]

@@snakeorbreak6258 also known as wild magic

[@snakeorbreak6258]

@@gavingameplay5790 exactly

[@Menselot]

0:55 she have a happy face at last !!!

[@bluereptileproductions]

about time

[@gabymogax4283]

I love the ending animation

[@gachalifegamer_angel9423]

I made fun of my wizard friend by making him actually memorize spells. He didn't have to spend gold and time to put those into his spellbook, he just needs to know the actual words to say. 😂

[@Crazyvampireman]

I love the little story you're making with these videos my man!

[@josieviolent]

😭I can't thank you enough for this, I've felt so stupid and clueless until now. Wizard always confuses me so much!

[@Abrin32]

I really love the animated spell book's (the channel's) videos but for a new player looking for raw instruction your video blows it out of the water. Thanks for the clear presentation of player mechanics. Its hard for me to keep things straight.

[@Ikaros0153]

You can litteraly stop time? ZA WARUDO

[@farmazonlost]

Should have picked up 'summoning' to spawn roadrollers.

[@WhimsicalCreature457]

WRRRRYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

[@inkymoth]

TOKIYO TOMAE

[@atmorton0440]

@@farmazonlost ROADA ROLLODAA!

[@atmorton0440]

MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA

[@bitesizedhero8030]

Playing a wizard is so much fun. Get Prestidigitation and you will never have to shower again and you can heat your food and chill your drinks. Get Prestidigitation and Shape Water and you can make your own drinks. Get Unseen Servant for...... well a servant that you can order around. Go into the College of Conjuration and you get basically the magical equivalent of a swissarmyknife. Get Floating Disk and Unseen Servant and you don't have to walk for an hour. Advice from Lazy Buns, wizard extraordinaire.

[@legendarydigitize2523]

What about animate dead or create undead? Because i have a super good idea with them Skeletons and zombies may not be the most powerful monster alone by raw stats But take a look at them You have extra helping hands on your side The spells i mentioned did not say anything about the monsters' actions being limited to what they can do as attacks So you can order all of them to take help actions with your other party members Or if possible Order them to help then grapple And then order more to grapple the same target It works better with medium and smaller sized creatures though Large and above are a little harder It also doesnt say in the combat rules that multiple creatures cannot grapple the same target They cant stack advantages for help actions sure But multiple grapples and separate escape saves limited to an action and you are virtually cheesing by not letting your target do spit

[@legendarydigitize2523]

A druid with conjure animals can summom 4 constrictor snakes and grapple as well

[@tiagorosa9698]

Don't Stop Thinking your D&D guides are awesome. I can't wait for the bard and rogue guides😆😆😆😆

[@tiagorosa9698]

also, you got a new subscriber🤘

[@DontStopThinking]

Welcome, Tiago!

[@StarBoundFables]

This is such an awesome playlist, thank you! It's helping me learn how to play while I await the 'One D&D (2024 edition)' rulebooks. Cheers

[@mrbunnyban]

This is really good, but I think it's worth pointing out the difference with the sorcerer once you d the sorcerer. Quantity vs flexibility

[@brennodouglas5404]

12:28 "corcerer"

[@bluereptileproductions]

he's drunk

[@WhimsicalCreature457]

Wizard: Oh? You’re approaching me? Instead of running away?

[@beastwarsFTW]

When I play wizard I roll a mountain dwarf or hobgoblin, they get armor and weapons. I also take tattoo art as an artisan tool so I can write spells on my skin,

[@beastwarsFTW]

I forgot the greatest wizard is lizardfolk, you get a 13+ natural armor and with leather working you can make spell books cheaper, with there ability to make books out of skins and with makeshift ink.

[@DontStopThinking]

That's metal.

[@victorhugothomaz3480]

I'm playing a hobgoblin war wizard now. For me it's the best race for playing a wizard, since they get both armor proficiency and Intelligence score.

[@snakeorbreak6258]

@@beastwarsFTW *lizard wizard*

[@redhood-ej5xe]

@@snakeorbreak6258 *you're a lizard harry*

[@Cidthulhu]

Another excellent video. I enjoy the little story pieces throughout the video as well.

[@Briansgate]

So i guess she's always sad because she got picked on in wizard school.

[@nosoros]

I think it's more complex than that. She admired the tiefling wizard girl, but then, when she surpassed her, the tiefling got jealous and started picking on her. When they kick the tiefling from wizard school, she still tries to defend her (at least, that's how I'm interpreting the way she waves her arms around during that part). So now the tiefling girl hates her but she still cares for the tiefling :O

[@fletcherclausen4349]

she also lost her spell book

[@jackiesingleton2351]

Briansgate,,,,, You mean "Pickled on!" But seriously,I don't think she's sad I think she is a freakin wizard, she has important stuff on her mind/has seen some heavy shite in her day. P

[@Hithroc]

On her character sheet it said that she's ever-tired and never gets enough sleep, that's why she's frowny all the time.

[@Briansgate]

@@Hithroc Oh, did it? I never noticed!

[@johnlemon1595]

This video is pure awesomeness. The detail and skill you provide in your animations is magnificent. I would love if you made videos about the other Archetypes as well, especially for Arcane trickster, as there are many different spells to choose from, I would like to hear your opinion on good choices.

[@SaiyanParmos]

Thanks for all your videos. Man you're helping me understand more then the book. A++++

[@brianduarte2071]

This was actually very helpful since I plan on making a wizard

[@joeofdoom]

I'm a first time player playing as a Half-Orc Wizard Necromancer and its alot of fun I have almost died every session from bad rolls and the occasional unnecessary fight starting around me. I like being a Wizard and a Half-Orc its all the fun of magic and a lack of social graces mixed together with just a pinch of chaos that makes me smile inside.

[@dragonafro4462]

The classes I look forward to the most are the monk and bard classes. They seem really interesting to me especially because they don't need to constantly buy materials in order to cast magic.

[@lukelyons9606]

had to stop at the 2:30 mark and like/subscribe. Love your presentation style!

[@Kevlar-78]

This is a great series. Fantastic production and great animation. Well done sir !

[@MarkLewis...]

@ 12:26 purple column... corcerer should be sorcerer. love all your videos!!!!

[@pronobis6255]

Wow, I had completely misunderstood the wizard's spell book. Thank you so much for the explanation!

[@ragoth6207]

Hey, just gotta say I like the videos so far, I am hoping to show some friends of mine so we could introduce some new folks to the game better. I have only one quip about this video though, and it's the divination Wizard summary. They has the potential power to give anyone a better or worse roll making them a really good support. That's all I wanted to say anyways, and I hope the videos continue! :D

[@Eldagusto]

Pickle Rick earns the like! You are great my man!

[@Ayrichu]

Would it be possible to make a video based on magic item creation, whether it is for the DM to make unique items to be found, bought etc, or for a player that wants to take a crack at enchanting or creating an item? I know some tools exist for this, but I don't have a good baseline idea to work with.

[@legendarydigitize2523]

To wizard newbies Divination is great They have a class feature that can either make your allies' or your own rolls better Or it can mess with the enemy's roll Its like a lucky feat as a class feature

[@owenlastname.3500]

I usually watch ur videos twice so I understand it. For this one i probably have to watch 5 times.

[@zerdius2008]

Warlocks are technically outside the list of spellcasters since they use pact magic. In the PHB page 164 spell Slots multiclassing lists the spellcasters and warlocks are not counted, to my understanding, a level 5 character that is a level 3 wizard and level 2 warlock means they have access to second level spell Slots and a pact spell slot. The spell slot from the wizard take a long rest to recover and the pact spell Slots recover after a short rest.

[@vip.melody]

This video is so useful! Thank you so much for making this wonderful vid!!!

[@Adamlovesvideos]

ya know, I never understood why the wizard in your videos looked so depressed...Maybe all of her party members are jerks.

[@Mihail4444]

These vids bring me so much joy)))

[@michaelhawks8616]

Your videos are top notch need more of these character class vids especially all the new ones

[@Crimtaku]

I would like to point out that 2 level dip in fighter is amazing for any spellcaster in terms of damage burst as action surge lets them cast additional spell that turn and high dex works well for casters anyway. Also giving armor proficiency is a nice bonus even if that fighter dip keeps you very much glasscannon. I wouldn't personally go for more than 2 levels thou meaning that you wouldn't get eldritch knight.

[@sprattowen]

Fantastic video!!! Just noticed that you have spelled "sorcerer" wrong at the end of the video. Still absolutely fantastic though man!!!

[@DontStopThinking]

Urghh!!!!!!!! How can I miss that!!! Thanks for pointing it out, Owen!

[@sprattowen]

My pleasure.These things happen and I tend to notice as I am an English Teacher. Let me know if you'd like me to proof your scripts etc. I'd be happy to help in any way :)

[@sprattowen]

My pleasure. I notice these things quite easily as an English teacher. Let me know if you need someone to proof your script etc. I'd be more than happy to help :) BTW. My students love your videos and we have a D&D club that I DM after school twice a week :)

[@FlintOlsen]

Maybe its just a hardcore version of the sorcerer! He's totally metal!

[@hunterst.arnold6646]

Owen Spratt At around 5:08, there is a subject verb agreement error. It's nothing major, just a misplaced S and an unnecessary E.

[@Dracobyte]

Great video as always!!

[@josip7592]

12:46 corcerer

[@zstrebler1234]

1:03 HE POLYMORPHED HIMSELF INTO A PICKLE. FUNNIEST SHIT I'VE EVER SEEN.

[@jarnalyrkar]

These are fantastic. Looking forward to one about Warlocks ^_^

[@Jellycent13]

She smiles :o

[@DontStopThinking]

Hi all. This is only slightly related, but I found a Pickle Rick monster sheet created by some awesome artists online: 5theditionhomebrewing.tumblr.com/post/163976944748/pickle-riiiiiiiick-update-fixed-some-junk?is_highlighted_post=1 instagram.com/p/BXiQ82hhH3c/?taken-by=teratophile.art if someone made an actual Rick PC in their game, he has to be a Wizard, IMO.

[@HoshouNeko]

Very helpful! Now i know why she is so sad all the time =(

[@HurricaneCook]

Futhark runes for each school! Nice!

[@Xion_Toshiro]

The Wizard Probably the most complex & OCD of all Classes They'd probably have their Spell Books wrapped in plastic bags or Ziplocs, if possible, or have ever page laminated, or kept inside magic bubbles or Pocket Dimensions or something I'd be one of those Wizards who would keep several backup Copies of Spell Books, Scrolls, etc, having them stored in safe places only I, or someone I can inexplicably trust, can access Replacing a Weapon & Armor, would be like replacing a TV or Game Console, like an Xbox - thanks to Cloud Storage & account retrieval Unless of course, said Weapons & Armor are one of a kind - but, you'd figure that a new Weapon or Armor can be Enchanted in a similar manner But replacing a Spell Book, would be like replacing a Smartphone, PC or Hard Drive - since they'd contain information that is exclusive to that particular Book Loosing a Spell Book, means loosing a one of a kind thing Plus, if it ends up in the wrong hands - now that information is accessible to someone else, for better or worse This is why I like The Book of Shadows, for Warlock - loosing this Book, means preforming an hour long Ritual, to get a fresh copy, with all information intact, while the old, lost or stolen copy, is destroyed, keeping it out of the wrong hands

[@Xion_Toshiro]

Wizards - Spells Prepared In tabletop you can Prepare a Number of Spells equal to your Caster Level + your Caster Attribute Modifier So a 1st Level Wizard with 16 Int (+3) could Prepare 4 Spells Wizard Class Spell Casting Ability Intelligence Based Spells Prepared Wizard Level + Intelligence Modifier With Wizard Levels Lv 1 ~ 20 & Intelligence Modifier Intelligence 1 ~ 20 + 1 ~ + 5 - 5 ~ - 1 ~ 0 0 ~ + 1 ~ + 5 This means 1 ~ 25 Spells Prepared Minimum of 1 Spell Prepared, Cannot go below 1 --

[@brittanynicole7431]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@JPerridew]

So, is it possible to know more spells with a higher intelligence modifier?

[@DetectiveBarricade]

You don't get to know more spells with a higher intelligence modifier, but you do get to have more spells prepared at a time.

[@Xifihas]

Maybe you're blowing up the enemy, maybe you're holding them in place, maybe you are all about solving the problems you encounter outside of monsters. Regardless, don't kill your mates.

[@hjuliochaparrochapapapa9081]

So that's what happened...The plot thickens!

[@SputonyPlays]

I cant wait for the video on monks to come out because i just started playing DnD and i dont think im playing my class efficiently

[@dragoninthewest1]

"They don't having any armor proficiencies and a few weapons they can". My Mountain Dwarf wizard with medium armor master and a breastplate: I don't have such weaknesses.

[@Xifihas]

The options are many. But there's one thing to remember, you die easy. I don't mean to be cruel, I'm just saying you're vulnerable. Hey, my brother loves playing as a wizard. I prefer sturdier classes myself but I'm a protective sort. Pay attention to the party formation, communicate with the party, and make plans. You are important, just make that clear to the martial morons.

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Ditto Wizards and sorcerers have thee lowest hp size in the game They make up for it with having the most powerful spells available in their list however Oh right, the bladesinger wizard? It got fixed in tasha's cauldron of everything and it is amazing Still squishy though Its a very dangerous game to play a bladesinger Some find satisfaction from such though

[@samwilliams6820]

Can't wait for the monk

[@augustjoys]

Im still confused... how do you keep track of spell slots when your wizard levels up? Example: My wizard is level 3. She just got level II spells. How do i know how many spell slots to give her? When do i give her more?

[@DontStopThinking]

There is a class table in the phb that list exactly the number of spell slots level 3 wizards have. At level 3, they have 4 [level 1 spell slots] and 2 [level 2 spell slots].

[@timmtimm9729]

i made a wizzard with fire abilities and I used grease (first level wizzard spell) to set fire to things

[@Blaedin1337]

Wizard: *Time stop* *some time later* Channeler: *Time slip* DIzOrd: NANI

[@atmorton0440]

Stopping time eh? Hmm could this possibly, I know im crazy, be a JoJo reference? Me as the Wizard stopping time: ZA WARUDO, TOKIYO TOMARE! *starts counting seconds passed* DM: What the hell?

[@inkymoth]

The way that wizard stopped time at 10:46 is definitely a JoJo reference

[@KILLERGUNZ27]

Being normally a non magic user, this made my brain hurt

[@edwardmaldonado5755]

I've always read this mechanic of copying spells. Is it possible to have a scenario where you defeat an enemy mage, and copy some of his spells?

[@SimonGrandell]

I would say that one level of cleric is an excelent multiclass option for wizards you gain some armor proficency. And if you take the knowledge domain you will gain expertise in two inteligence skills which is great for the only class that is likely to actually have a really high inteligence xD. The cost will be slower spellprogression and a need for atleast 13 wisdom.

[@jackiesingleton2351]

SimonGrandell,,,,, I was thinking about a dip into Cleric mainly for a shield (that +2AC stacks with Mage Armor right?) and a little bit of healing, the more people who can get someone up who is unconscious the better. It would add a lot of utility IMHO. Plus there is something wrong about a wizard in armor to me. How big a difference would it be between armor from a cleric dip Vs Mage Armor & a shield? Mage Armor=13 +2 shield +Dex mod(prob +2) =AC 17! I know nothing about armor so have very little idea what you could get with armor but seems like a 17AC is as high or higher than a lot of classes at least early -mid game. But again this all just theory since I have only played one session years ago with 7 people who were drinking & am just now trying to get into it, I watch a lot of D&D online, Dice Camera Action(all of it) & Out of the Abyss, DMed by Greg Tito(all) & of course Acquisition INC. Anyway if you know those rules about if a shield works like that or anything else I would really appreciate any knowledge you feel like dropping. THNX. P

[@SimonGrandell]

You can use a shield if you take one level of cleric and there whould be no problem with mage armor. Just remember to have the other hand open for your magic focus/component pouch. Another benefit of wearing armor is that you save the spell slots that would be used to cast mage armor. But to answer your question of how big a difference it would make from mage armor +2 dex mod makes a difference between +2(Half plate) up to +5(+3 Half plate), +5 dex mod makes a difference of at most +2 with either a +3 studded armor or a +3 half plate(disadvantage on stealth checks). But your wizard with a shield whould gain Half plate=15 +2dex mod + 2 shield=AC 19! and saving level one spell slots. Just one thing don't multiclass before you reach level 5. You want those 3rd level spells asap. And it should be easier to get access to better armors at level 6 then at level 2. Another great thing about diping one level of cleric is the cleric cantrips especially guidance.

[@siegmacdrem3259]

Is it possible to make a wizard that can turn enimes into an animal or something and take control of their minds to use them against your eniems???

[@CCartman69]

Polymorph can turn targets into animals. However, I don't believe there is a mind control spell that works specifically on animals-at least not on the wizard list. If anyone knows otherwise, please correct me.

[@estebban345]

I think you should take on every spell casting class and then do the rest.. good video btw

[@what7705]

My wizard is a fan made race who is a worrier and has a stream ocd. His name is Shai which means shy X3

[@martindahl2233]

Great guide. Explains it like you are an idiot, which in my case is totally fine and needed. Great layouts, tables and lots more. Good job.

[@bebop417]

dat background story tho... still a better love story than twilight :)

[@IDDQDSound]

When you cast an offensive spell do you still have to roll hit dice?

[@legendarydigitize2523]

It depends on what the spells ask for It either asks for an attack roll from the caster, or a saving throw from target/s Some simply does damage when enemies start or end their turn in the area of effect without any saves or attack rolls

[@haring4350]

There are no ads on this video. Weird.

[@deathbyprocrastination9515]

Meanwhile in YT HQ "OH MY GAWD GUYS THIS VIDEO HAS BULLYING IN IIIITTTTT, REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

[@3nertia]

So, if I'm multiclassed as a Wizard/Ranger I can't add Ranger spells to my Wizard spellbook somehow?

[@DontStopThinking]

You can't. You can only have wizard spells in your spellbook. Even though some wizard and ranger spells overlap, you can only learn them by finding the relevant spell scroll version of the spell or a spellbook that contain them. That's if you're following the rules strictly of course. Ask your DM, maybe he or she would let you do it.

[@rachel-robinbelous5208]

This doesn't exactly relate to the video itself (although I really enjoyed it)! Can someone explain to me how Recharging and Recharged Abilities tend to work? Thanks in advance, this is probably an excruciatingly dumb question, but I only started playing D&D recently.

[@DontStopThinking]

No worries, Rach. There's nothing dumb about asking a question, ever. Recharge ability are monster abilities that can only be reused after a "recharge" occurs. So for example, a dragon's breath weapon has the recharge value of 5-6. - At turn 1, the dragon uses it's breath weapon. - At the start of turn 2, the dragon automatically rolls its 1d6 recharge dice to recharge its breath weapon. If the dragon rolled 5 or 6, the dragon succeeds in recharging and can use its breath weapon again on that turn. - If not, they will have to wait until the start of another turn and reroll the 1d6 recharge dice again. Sometimes the dragon is unlucky enough to never be able to reuse its breath weapon again until it's dead. gets 5 or 6. Mephits' breath recharges at 6 (they need to get 6 on their 1d6 recharge roll), so they have less chance of reusing their breath weapon.

[@3nertia]

"You can either ask a question and be a fool for 5 minutes or not ask the question and remain a fool forever"

[@padmanabaraorudrresh4913]

That CORCERER! ( sorcerer)

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Here is a bit of a lifehack for any fullcaster One level of Cleric and chose life domain You get heavy armor proficiency, bless, cure wounds, one other cleric spell and heal bonuses Then you can go the rest in any full caster you want having heavy armor The funny thing is, multiclassing into another class has minimum ability scores required Starting off as the class doesnt have such minimum ability scores So you can dump your wis as a cleric and instead have say high int for wizard or cha for the other classes So you have heavy armor and a self heal to sustain yourself to some degree if ever

[@danielbethke3213]

I predict after rogues will be clerics

[@IndustryOfMagic]

12:30 bottom right corner "CORCER"

[@PoliglotaOnline]

Thank you for the videos!

[@Hypn0ninjaGaming]

Why do you have to spend gold when copying spells or scrolls? does this apply even if they are found while adventuring? thanks

[@BaileyBecca]

Why do wizards have to spend gold to copy their own work into their own back up book?

[@DontStopThinking]

Magical stationery is expensive, I suppose.

[@BaileyBecca]

Don't Stop Thinking my brother and I started playing yesterday and your videos are certainly helping us understand

[@seb24789]

I think i read somwhere that they have to use some fancy magical ink or something.

[@Evman95]

Also, it costs gold to buy the resources needed to cast certain spells the original 50 go and I would imagine that the secondary 10 gp are for purchasing the items needed to “practice” the spell.

[@tsu1400]

Wait, was the Tiefling Girl's laugh a reference to Shantotto from FFXI?

[@elliotpp4271]

What guide will you do next?

[@DontStopThinking]

There's a hint near the end of the video.

[@hatorihanzo8498]

I know this is super late but how many spells can I have each level? I don’t mean Prep spells I mean unprepared + Prepared? For a level 1 wizard I should have 6 but only prepare 3 For a level 2 I should have 8 & prepare 6 Level 3 how many spells can I have prepared/ unprepared for only level 3 & so on?

[@michiwonderoutdoors2282]

You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast (Known Spells). To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. Level 1- 6 known (free)- At 18 INT( +4 Modifier) it would be 5 prepared. At 16 INT (+3 Modifier) it would be 4 prepared. Level+ Modifier Level 2 two free = 8 known. At 18 INT 6 prepared. At 16 INT 5 prepared. Level 3 Two free =10 known. At 18 INT 7 prepared. At 16 INT 6 prepared. You get 2 free spells per level for your spell book. Known spells in your spellbook include any spells you acquire while adventuring or buy from merchants that you copy to your spell book. (unlimited if you have the Gold, Scrolls, and materials to copy them to your spellbook)

[@VoldKazushyua]

Can you cast your signature spells like regular spells (expending spell slots) or just really once per short/long rest?

[@DontStopThinking]

Yes, you can still cast your signature spells like regular spells.

[@voidheart3871]

Could you possibly do a Sorcerer guide? I've recently started a campaign as one, and it's still a bit hard to get the hang of.

[@DontStopThinking]

It's coming, don't worry.

[@voidheart3871]

Don't Stop Thinking we'll just know it'll be very appreciated when it does, great work so far.

[@antifireemblem8224]

Best race for playing a necromancer wizard?

[@wayneg91]

Awesome Video

[@Brunocelot]

Wow !!! Thanks !!!

[@danielschetrompf1861]

If I'm a level 1 Wizard and I have an intelligence of 17 so my modifier is +3 then I would be able to prepare for spells correct? If I only have two level one spell slots at level 1 why can I prepare 4 spells I do not understand. I thought the spell slots were kind of like the ammo or you're prepared spells in a way or the amount that you could prepare

[@Awoken_Remmuz]

Spell slots are how many times you can cast spells of a particular level and doesn't directly have anything to do with how many spells you can prepare. As stated in the book a lvl 1 wizard starts with a spellbook that contains 6 level 1 spells from the wizards spell list of the players choice. It is from this list of six spells that (in your case) you can prepare 4 spells after every long rest.

[@briarpelt2333]

Are wizards ONLY able to copy wizard spells into their book? My impression was that it didn't matter what class lists the spell was on, so theoretically, a wizard could have every spell in existence in their book.

[@corgborg1288]

Quoting the book, it says “When you find a wizard spell”, so I’d say it has to be a wizard spell.

[@briarpelt2333]

Thanks! (Probably should have just checked the PHB, but I didn't, so thank you!)

[@KingAm0]

Generally, yeah any spell works. And then there’s the Druid spell list.

[@devinm.6149]

Briarpelt, they could copy any spell into their spell book, but they would only be able to cast the wizard spells.

[@elduchesne1503]

Question about wizard. I have found a new spellbook with plenty of spells I can cast some of them and some of higher level I cannot cast. Right now I don't have the time and the ink to copy them in my spellbook. Am I able to study those spells in this spellbook as well as in my spellbook. For instance in the spellbook I have found, there is the spell Fly 3rd level. Lets say I have the components to cast it. so can I cast it or I absolutely need to find the time and the ink for transcribe it in my spellbook?

[@corgborg1288]

El Duchesne You have to put it into your book to cast it. If it isn’t in your handwriting, then your character won’t be able to decipher it to cast the spell.

[@Masterfully1]

I think the part about copying spell scrolls is wrong. Reason being the section in the DMG stating the need to roll an arcana check to successfully copy the scroll. Scribing a spell into a spellbook from a scroll requires a 10+Spell level DC Arcana Check, or the process fails and the scroll is wasted.

[@DontStopThinking]

That is actually a variant rule for casting a spell from a spell scroll from page 140 of the DMG. It is an optional rule that you may choose to implement, but you are not required to do so.

[@Masterfully1]

Awesome, cheers.

[@Masterfully1]

Kind of a late response. But copying from a spell scroll to your spell book, and there being a chance of failure, isn't a variant rule. Refer to page 200 in the DMG under Spell Scroll. Mishaps when attempting to CAST from a scroll is a variant rule, but copying from a scroll isn't.

[@alexsgamingshow2474]

Would love to be a Conjuration specialized wizard like Gandalf!

[@biggusligma8036]

Question: If you were the lead editor of the next edition of D&D what would you add, remove and/or change from the current iteration to improve the new one.

[@DontStopThinking]

I guess the first thing I'd like to do is to find a way to make first level characters less squishy. Having unconscious characters out of the game for 1-4 hours can really ruin the flow of the game and break the game's tension. There should be an additional rule where a character under the proper care of their companion can regain consciousness within 5 minutes.

[@paulcoy9060]

My House Rule is that a First Level PC has an extra couple HP based on their Race: Halflings, Gnomes .............................................4 HP Humans, Elves, Half-Elves, Tieflings, Aasimar......5 HP Dwarves, Half-Orcs.............................................6 HP Dragonborn........................................................8 HP Warforged.........................................................10 HP These are only gained at First Level, not each level. It helps a little, and is not too unbalanced. It's basically "How many HP did you get just by living a normal life, before you became an Adventurer ?" For example, I joined the Army at 20 years old. I didn't have zero HP going in, I had like 5 HP.

[@noelerzz9739]

Can you do a video on the ranger at some point?