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Sorcerer

Core Sorcerer Traits

TraitDetails
Primary AbilityCharisma
Hit Point DieD6 per Sorcerer level
Saving Throw ProficienciesConstitution and Charisma
Skill ProficienciesChoose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion
Weapon ProficienciesSimple weapons
Armor TrainingNone
Starting EquipmentChoose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer’s Pack, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP

Becoming a Sorcerer …

As a Level 1 Character
  • Gain all the traits in the Core Sorcerer Traits table.

  • Gain the Sorcerer’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Sorcerer Features table.

As a Multiclass Character
  • Gain the Hit Point Die from the Core Sorcerer Traits table.

  • Gain the Sorcerer’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Sorcerer Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Character Creation” to determine your available spell slots.

Sorcerer Class Features

As a Sorcerer, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Sorcerer levels. These features are listed in the Sorcerer Features table.

Level 1: Spellcasting

Drawing from your innate magic, you can cast spells. See “Spells” for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Sorcerer spells, which appear in the Sorcerer spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know four Sorcerer cantrips of your choice. Light, Prestidigitation, Shocking Grasp, and Sorcerous Burst are recommended. Whenever you gain a Sorcerer level, you can replace one of your cantrips from this feature with another Sorcerer cantrip of your choice. When you reach Sorcerer levels 4 and 10, you learn another Sorcerer cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Sorcerer Features table. Spell Slots.

Sorcerer Features

LevelProficiency BonusClass FeaturesSorcery PointsCantripsPrepared Spells123456789
1+2Spellcasting, Innate Sorcery422
2+2Font of Magic, Metamagic2443
3+2Sorcerer Subclass34642
4+2Ability Score Improvement45743
5+3Sorcerous Restoration559432
6+3Subclass feature6510433
7+3Sorcery Incarnate75114331
8+3Ability Score Improvement85124332
9+4951443331
10+4Metamagic1061543332
11+411616433321
12+4Ability Score Improvement12616433321
13+5136174333211
14+5Subclass feature146174333211
15+51561843332111
16+5Ability Score Improvement1661843332111
17+6Metamagic17619433321111
18+6Subclass feature18620433331111
19+6Epic Boon19621433332111
20+6Arcane Apotheosis20622433332211

spells. You regain all expended slots when you finish a Long Rest. Prepared Spells of Level 1+. You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Sorcerer spells. Burning Hands and Detect Magic are recommended. The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Sorcerer levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Sorcerer Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Sorcerer spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the Sorcerer Features table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Sorcerer, your list of prepared spells can include six Sorcerer spells of level 1 or 2 in any combination. against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Sorcerer spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you gain a Sorcerer level, you can replace one spell on your list with another Sorcerer spell for which you have spell slots. Spellcasting Ability. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your Sorcerer spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Sorcerer spells.

Level 1: Innate Sorcery

An 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.

Level 2: Font of Magic

You can tap into the wellspring of magic within yourself. This wellspring is represented by Sorcery Points, which allow you to create a variety of magical effects. You have 2 Sorcery Points, and you gain more as you reach higher levels, as shown in the Sorcery Points column of the Sorcerer Features table. You can’t have more Sorcery Points than the number shown in the table for your level. You regain all expended Sorcery Points when you finish a Long Rest. You can use your Sorcery Points to fuel the options below, along with other features, such as Metamagic, that use those points. Converting Spell Slots to Sorcery Points. You can expend a spell slot to gain a number of Sorcery Points equal to the slot’s level (no action required). Creating Spell Slots. As a Bonus Action, you can transform unexpended Sorcery Points into one spell slot. The Creating Spell Slots table shows the cost of creating a spell slot of a given level, and it lists the minimum Sorcerer level you must be to create a slot. You can create a spell slot no higher than level 5. Any spell slot you create with this feature vanishes when you finish a Long Rest.

Creating Spell Slots

Spell Slot LevelSorcery Point CostMin. Sorcerer Level
122
233
355
467
579
Level 2: Metamagic

Because your magic flows from within, you can alter your spells to suit your needs; you gain two Metamagic options of your choice from “Meta magic Options” later in this class’s description. You use the chosen options to temporarily modify spells you cast. To use an option, you must spend the number of Sorcery Points that it costs. You can use only one Metamagic option on a spell when you cast it unless otherwise noted in one of those options. Whenever you gain a Sorcerer level, you can replace one of your Metamagic options with one you don’t know. You gain two more options at Sorcerer level 10 and two more at Sorcerer level 17.

Level 3: Sorcerer Subclass

You gain a Sorcerer subclass of your choice. The Draconic Sorcery subclass is detailed after this class’s description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Sorcerer levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Sorcerer level or lower.

Level 4: Ability Score Improvement

You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat (see “Feats”) or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Sorcerer levels 8, 12, and 16.

Level 5: Sorcerous Restoration

When you finish a Short Rest, you can regain expended Sorcery Points, but no more than a number equal to half your Sorcerer level (round down). Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest.

Level 7: Sorcery Incarnate

If you have no uses of Innate Sorcery left, you can use it if you spend 2 Sorcery Points when you take the Bonus Action to activate it. In addition, while your Innate Sorcery feature is active, you can use up to two of your Metamagic options on each spell you cast.

Level 19: Epic Boon

You gain an Epic Boon feat (see “Feats”) or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. Boon of Dimensional Travel is recommended.

Level 20: Arcane Apotheosis

While your Innate Sorcery feature is active, you can use one Metamagic option on each of your turns without spending Sorcery Points on it.

Metamagic Options

The following options are available to your Metamagic feature. The options are presented in alphabetical order.

Careful Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you cast a spell that forces other creatures to make a saving throw, you can protect some of those creatures from the spell’s full force. To do so, spend 1 Sorcery Point and choose a number of those creatures up to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one creature). A chosen creature automatically

it takes no damage if it would normally take half damage on a successful save.

Distant Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you cast a spell that has a range of at least 5 feet, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to double the spell’s range. Or when you cast a spell that has a range of Touch, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to make the spell’s range 30 feet.

Empowered Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you roll damage for a spell, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to reroll a number of the damage dice up to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one), and you must use the new rolls. You can use Empowered Spell even if you’ve already used a different Metamagic option during the casting of the spell.

Extended Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you cast a spell that has a duration of 1 minute or longer, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to double its duration to a maximum duration of 24 hours. If the affected spell requires Concentration, you have Advantage on any saving throw you make to maintain that Concentration.

Heightened Spell

Cost: 2 Sorcery Points

When you cast a spell that forces a creature to make a saving throw, you can spend 2 Sorcery Points to give one target of the spell Disadvantage on saves against the spell.

Quickened Spell

Cost: 2 Sorcery Points

When you cast a spell that has a casting time of an action, you can spend 2 Sorcery Points to change the casting time to a Bonus Action for this casting. You can’t modify a spell in this way if you’ve already cast a level 1+ spell on the current turn, nor can you cast a level 1+ spell on this turn after modifying a spell in this way.

Seeking Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

If you make an attack roll for a spell and miss, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to reroll the d20, and you must use the new roll. You can use Seeking Spell even if you’ve already used a different Metamagic option during the casting of the spell.

Subtle Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you cast a spell, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to cast it without any Verbal, Somatic, or Material components, except Material components that are consumed by the spell or that have a cost specified in the spell.

Transmuted Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you cast a spell that deals a type of damage from the following list, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to change that damage type to one of the other listed types: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Thunder.

Twinned Spell

Cost: 1 Sorcery Point

When you cast a spell, such as Charm Person, that can be cast with a higher-level spell slot to target an additional creature, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point to increase the spell’s effective level by 1.

Sorcerer Spell List

This section presents the Sorcerer spell list. The spells are organized by spell level and then alphabetized, and each spell’s school of magic is listed. In the Special column, C means the spell requires Concentration, R means it’s a Ritual, and M means it requires a specific Material component.

Spell List

LevelSpellSchoolSpecial
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Acid SplashEvocation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Chill TouchNecromancy
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Dancing LightsIllusionC
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)ElementalismTransmutation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Fire BoltEvocation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)LightEvocation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Mage HandConjuration
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)MendingTransmutation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)MessageTransmutation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)MinorIllusionIllusion —
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Poison SprayNecromancy
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)PrestidigitationTransmutation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Ray of FrostEvocation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Shocking GraspEvocation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)Sorcerous BurstEvocation
Cantrips (Level 0 Sorcerer Spells)True StrikeDivination
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsBurning HandsEvocation
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsCharm PersonEnchantment
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsChromatic OrbEvocationM
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsColor SprayIllusion
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsComprehend LanguagesDivinationR
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsDetect MagicDivinationC, R
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsDisguise SelfIllusion
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsExpeditious RetreatTransmutationC
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsFalse LifeNecromancy
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsFeather FallTransmutation
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsFog CloudConjurationC
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsGreaseConjuration
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsIce KnifeConjuration
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsJumpTransmutation
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsMage ArmorAbjuration
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsMagic MissileEvocation
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsRay of SicknessNecromancy
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsShieldAbjuration
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsSilent ImageIllusionC
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsSleepEnchantmentC
Level 1 Sorcerer SpellsThunderwaveEvocation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsAlter SelfTransmutationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsBlindness/DeafnessTransmutation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsBlurIllusionC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsDarknessEvocationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsDarkvisionTransmutation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsDetect ThoughtsDivinationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsDragon’s BreathTransmutationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsEnhance AbilityTransmutationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsEnlarge/ReduceTransmutationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsFlame BladeEvocationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsFlaming SphereEvocationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsGust of WindEvocationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsHold PersonEnchantmentC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsInvisibilityIllusionC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsKnockTransmutation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsLevitateTransmutationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsMagic WeaponTransmutation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsMirror ImageIllusion
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsMisty StepConjuration
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsScorching RayEvocation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsSee InvisibilityDivination
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsShatterEvocation
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsSpider ClimbTransmutationC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsSuggestionEnchantmentC
Level 2 Sorcerer SpellsWebConjurationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsBlinkTransmutation
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsClairvoyanceDivinationC, M
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsCounterspellAbjuration
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsDaylightEvocation
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsDispel MagicAbjuration
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsFearIllusionC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsFireballEvocation
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsFlyTransmutationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsGaseous FormTransmutationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsHasteTransmutationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsHypnotic PatternIllusionC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsLightning BoltEvocation
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsMajor ImageIllusionC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsProtection from EnergyAbjurationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsSleet StormConjurationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsSlowTransmutationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsStinking CloudConjurationC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsTonguesDivination
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsVampiric TouchNecromancyC
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsWater BreathingTransmutationR
Level 3 Sorcerer SpellsWater WalkTransmutationR
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsBanishmentAbjurationC Delayed Blast Fireball Evocation C
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsBlightNecromancy— Etherealness Conjuration —
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsCharm MonsterEnchantment— Finger of Death Necromancy —
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsConfusionEnchantmentC Fire Storm Evocation —
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsDimension DoorConjuration— Plane Shift Conjuration M
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsDominate BeastEnchantmentC Prismatic Spray Evocation —
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsFire ShieldEvocation— Reverse Gravity Transmutation C
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsGreater InvisibilityIllusionC Teleport Conjuration —
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsIce StormEvocation
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsPolymorphTransmutationC
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsStoneskinTransmutationC, M
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsVitriolic SphereEvocation
Level 4 Sorcerer Spells Level 7 Sorcerer SpellsWall of FireEvocationC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsAnimate ObjectsTransmutationC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsArcane HandEvocationC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsCloudkillConjurationC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsCone of ColdEvocation
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsCreationIllusion
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsDominate PersonEnchantmentC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsHold MonsterEnchantmentC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsInsect PlagueConjurationC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsSeemingIllusion
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsTelekinesisTransmutationC
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsTeleportation CircleConjurationM
Level 5 Sorcerer SpellsWall of StoneEvocationC
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsChain LightningEvocation
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsCircle of DeathNecromancyM
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsDisintegrateTransmutation
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsEyebiteNecromancyC
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsFlesh to StoneTransmutationC
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsFreezing SphereEvocation
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsGlobe of InvulnerabilityAbjurationC
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsMass SuggestionEnchantment
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsMove EarthTransmutationC
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsSunbeamEvocationC
Level 6 Sorcerer SpellsTrue SeeingDivinationM
Level 8 Sorcerer SpellsDemiplaneConjuration
Level 8 Sorcerer SpellsDominate MonsterEnchantmentC
Level 8 Sorcerer SpellsEarthquakeTransmutationC
Level 8 Sorcerer SpellsIncendiary CloudConjurationC
Level 8 Sorcerer SpellsPower Word StunEnchantment
Level 8 Sorcerer SpellsSunburstEvocation
Level 9 Sorcerer SpellsGateConjurationC, M
Level 9 Sorcerer SpellsMeteor SwarmEvocation
Level 9 Sorcerer SpellsPower Word KillEnchantment
Level 9 Sorcerer SpellsTime StopTransmutation
Level 9 Sorcerer SpellsWishConjuration

Sorcerer Subclass: Draconic Sorcery

Breathe the Magic of Dragons

Your innate magic comes from the gift of a dragon. Perhaps an ancient dragon facing death bequeathed some of its magical power to you or your ancestor. You might have absorbed magic from a site infused with dragons’ power. Or perhaps you handled a treasure taken from a dragon’s hoard that was steeped in draconic power. Or you might have a dragon for an ancestor.

Level 3: Draconic Resilience

The magic in your body manifests physical traits of your draconic gift. Your Hit Point maximum increases by 3, and it increases by 1 whenever you gain another Sorcerer level. Parts of you are also covered by dragon-like scales. While you aren’t wearing armor, your base Armor Class equals 10 plus your Dexterity and Charisma modifiers.

Level 3: Draconic Spells

When you reach a Sorcerer level specified in the Draconic Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.

Draconic Spells

Sorcerer LevelSpells
3Alter Self , Chromatic Orb , Command , Dragon’s Breath
5Fear , Fly
7Arcane Eye , Charm Monster
9Legend Lore , Summon Dragon
Level 6: Elemental Affinity

Your draconic magic has an affinity with a damage type associated with dragons. Choose one of those types: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. You have Resistance to that damage type, and when you cast a spell that deals damage of that type, you can add your Charisma modifier to one damage roll of that spell.

Level 14: Dragon Wings

As a Bonus Action, you can cause draconic wings to appear on your back. The wings last for 1 hour or until you dismiss them (no action required). For the duration, you have a Fly Speed of 60 feet. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest unless you spend 3 Sorcery Points (no action required) to restore your use of it.

Level 18: Dragon Companion

You can cast Summon Dragon without a Material component. You can also cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in this way when you finish a Long Rest. Whenever you start casting the spell, you can modify it so that it doesn’t require Concentration. If you do so, the spell’s duration becomes 1 minute for that casting.