Wizard (5e24)
Wizard is a class in 5th edition (2024).
Core Wizard Traits[edit]
| Core Wizard Traits [1] [2] | |
|---|---|
| Primary Ability | Intelligence |
| Hit Point Die | D6 per Wizard level |
| Saving Throw Proficiencies | Intelligence and Wisdom |
| Skill Proficiencies | Choose any 2 Arcana, History, Insight, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion |
| Weapon Proficiencies | Simple Weapons |
| Tool Proficiencies | None |
| Armor Training | None |
| Starting Equipment | Choose A, or B: (A) 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar's Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP |
Unofficial Description: Wizards access magic through study and formulas (unlike Sorcerers that innately magical or Warlocks that borrow power from a power patron).
Becoming a Rogue[edit]
As a Level 1 Character[edit]
- Gain all the traits in the Core Wizard Traits table.
- Gain the Wizard's level 1 features, which are listed in the Wizard Features table.
As a Multiclass Character[edit]
- Gain the following traits from the Core Warlock Traits table: Hit Point Die and training with Light armor.
- Gain the Wizard’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Wizard Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Wizard Features[edit]
| Level | Proficiency Bonus |
Features | Cantrips | Prepared Spells | —Spell Slots per Spell Level— | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | ||||||
| 1st | +2 | Spellcasting, Ritual Adept, Arcane Recovery | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2nd | +2 | Scholar | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 3rd | +2 | Wizard Subclass | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4th | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 5th | +3 | Memorize Spell | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 6th | +3 | Subclass feature | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 7th | +3 | — | 4 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 8th | +3 | Ability Score Improvment | 4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 9th | +4 | — | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| 10th | +4 | Subclass feature | 5 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
| 11th | +4 | — | 5 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 12th | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 5 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 13th | +5 | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| 14th | +5 | Subclass feature | 5 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| 15th | +5 | — | 5 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| 16th | +5 | Ability Score Improvment | 5 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| 17th | +6 | — | 5 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 18th | +6 | Spell Mastery | 5 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19th | +6 | Epic Boon | 5 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 20th | +6 | Signature Spells | 5 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Spellcasting[edit]
| Also see: Wizard Spells |
Unofficial Summary: You gain the ability to cast spells (see rules on Spellcasting).
- Cantrips. You learn and can cast a number of Cantrips (see Wizard Features table). At the end of a Long Rest you can exchange one Wizard cantrip for another.
- Spellbook. You have written your (level 1+) spells in a spellbook from which you prepare spells after a Long Rest. Only you or someone casting Identify can read it.
- Spell Slots. The Wizards Features table shows the number of spell slots and level of them you have after completing a Long Rest. You must use these spell slots to cast spells of level 1+. Each Long Rest, these spell slots renew.
- Prepared Spells of Level 1+. After a long rest you can read your spellbook to prepare a number of spells (see Wizard Features table). You can use a spell slot of the spell's level or higher to cast one of these prepared spells.
- Spellcasting Ability. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability.
- Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus or your spellbook as a Spellcasting Focus.
Ritual Adept[edit]
1st level [1][2] Unofficial Summary: You can cast spells with the Ritual tag as a ritual.
Arcane Recovery[edit]
1st level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: Once per Long Rest, after a Short Rest you can recover a number of expended spell slots (based on your Wizard level).
Scholar[edit]
3rd level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: You gain Expertise in Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion.
Wizard Subclass[edit]
3rd level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: You gain a Wizard subclass.
List of Wizard Subclasses[edit]
(5 official and unofficial Wizard subclasses.)
| Subclass | Features | Flags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abjurer | Abjuration Savant, Arcane Ward, Projected Ward, Spell Breaker, Spell Resistance | Canon, Pointer | Player's Handbook (5e24) |
| Bladesinger | Bladesong, Training in War and Song, Extra Attack, Song of Defense, Song of Victory | Noncanon, Pointer | UA2025 Forgotten Realms Subclasses |
| Diviner | Divination Savant, Portent, Expert Divination, The Third Eye, Greater Portent | Canon, Pointer | Player's Handbook (5e24) |
| Evoker | Evocation Savant, Potent Cantrip, Sculpt Spells, Empowered Evocation, Overchannel | Canon, Pointer | 2024FR, PHB5e24 |
| Illusionist | Illusion Savant, Improved Illusions, Phantasmal Creatures, Illusory Self, Illusory Reality | Canon, Pointer | Player's Handbook (5e24) |
Ability Score Improvement[edit]
4th, 8th, 12th, 16th level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: You gain a feat, Ability Score Improvement or another.
Memorize Spell[edit]
5th level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: At the end of a Short Rest, you can exchange one of the spells you have prepared for another from your spellbook.
Spell Mastery[edit]
18th level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: Choose a level 1 & level 2 spell (casting time of 1 action). You have these spells prepared and can cast them without spending a spell slot (at lowest level). When you finish a Long Rest, you can exchange one of these spells for another of the same level.
Epic Boon[edit]
19th level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: You gain an Epic Boon or another feat.
Signature Spells[edit]
20th level [1][2]
Unofficial Summary: At the end of a Long Rest choose a 2 level 3 spells from your spellbook. You always have these spells prepared and can cast them once without spending a spell slot (at 3rd level).
Sources and Notes[edit]
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Wizards RPG Team (3 September 2024). 2024 D&D Free Rules. (5e 2024) Wizards of the Coast, D&D Beyond. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause).
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Wizards RPG Team (17 September 2024). Player's Handbook. (5e 2024) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 9780786969821. p. 164-175. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause).
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| Ability | Intelligence + |
| Armor Type | None + |
| Author | 2024FR + and PHB5e24 + |
| Canon | true + |
| Equipment | Choose A, or B: (A) 2 [[Dagger (5e24)| … Choose A, or B: (A) 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar's Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP ck]], and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP + |
| Features | Spellcasting +, Ritual Adept +, Arcane Recovery +, Scholar +, Wizard Subclass +, Ability Score Improvement +, Memorize Spell +, Spell Mastery +, Epic Boon + and Signature Spells + |
| Hit Die | d6 + |
| Length | 20 + |
| Name | Wizard + |
| Pointer | true + |
| Publication | 2024FR + and PHB5e24 + |
| Save | Intelligence and Wisdom + |
| Skills | Arcana +, History +, Insight +, Investigation +, Medicine +, Nature + and or Religion + |
| SortText | Wizard (5e24) 5e24 + |
| Summary | <-- --> + |
| Weapon | Simple Weapons + |
