Chromatic Orb is a high-damage spell at 1st level with little competition. The variable damage types that are available make it one of the best, yet potentially toughest, spells to …
Warlocks are granted or gifted powers by an external force through pact, promise, or advancing an agenda. This separates them from other casters and makes their spells function in a …
Sorcerers in 5th edition have a spell list that rivals that of the Wizard. The difference between the two lies in the source of the magic. Sorcerers have a natural …
Shocking Grasp is a cantrip that doesn’t get picked up often, but that has surprising usefulness for a spellcaster. The melee aspect of this cantrip places it in a risk/reward …
Shadow Blade lines up to be the perfect weapon for a magic-based assassin. Creating a weapon out of the shadows that can do significant damage and is always available is …
Inflict Wounds is the powerhouse damage spell for the Cleric class. The damage scales up by level with no cap, and it is available at 1st level. Using it means …
Having the ability to instantly cure any number of debilitating effects in the middle of combat is exactly what Lesser Restoration is designed for. It is a single-action spell that …
Mage Hand offers a spectral appendage that is fully controlled by the caster and can be utilized to complete simple tasks. The rules for Mage Hand can be found in …
Identify is a key spell in figuring out what all the magic loot does once the party gets it. It also has an expanded purpose in this edition of the …
The option to change their appearance completely can be critically important for some characters. Disguise Self does just that. Limited to only changing appearance, though, it can have limited impact …