DND

A classic for wizards, Mage Armor, offers a bump in armor class for casters who are not proficient in any armor. Generally, casting classes have the fewest hit points, which …

Wizards in 5th edition have a massive spell list. Unfortunately, they also only cast the spells that they know out of that list. They do learn new spells at every …

5th edition bards got a power bump when compared to previous editions. The magic still works roughly the same way through an instrument, wisecrack, or even interpretive dance. The colleges …

Second only slightly to Counterspell, Dispel Magic can be the bane of any mage. It offers a variety of situational uses and is a must-have for anyone planning to engage …

Detect Magic is a versatile spell. Most commonly used to dig through piles of loot to find magic items, the newest edition provides some commonly overlooked applications. The rules for …

One of the best get-out-of-trouble spells, Thunderwave does damage and can possibly buy some time when enemies are a bit too close. It offers decent damage and a potential pushing …

The Shatter spell is a flavorful damage spell that can have a variety of uses. Doing damage to objects, in addition to enemies, does provide some room for creativity. It …

Green-Flame Blade is an interesting evocation cantrip. Potentially causing damage to two enemies with one cast, there are several reasons this is one of the most popular attack cantrips. A …

Another timeless classic, Faerie Fire, gets a boost in terms of usability in 5e. It is one of the best spells for fighting unseen foes, but it does have some …

A spectacular defense spell, Armor of Agathys absorbs and deals damage. It is widely considered one of the best early warlock spells. The rules for Armor of Agathys are found …