InDungeons & Dragons, sorcerers pull their power from deep inside themselves.
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They make excellent leadersfor an adventuring party andcan excel at negotiating and hagglingeven when magic isnt required.
Along with the raised prepared spell cap,sorcerers can nowtrade out a cantrip each time they level up.
Innate Sorcery continues to improveat levels seven and 20.
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At level 20, you might use a Metamagic option without spending Sorcery Points on it.
Sorcerous origin has been changed to sorcerer subclassand is nowselected at level three instead of at character creation.
Draconic and wild magicare still in the Players Handbook and have received significant buffs.
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They are joined byaberrant mind and clockwork, virtually unchanged from Tashas Cauldron of Everything.
These can be played out without affecting game balance.
Finally,Sorcerous Restoration has moved downfrom being a level-20 capstoneto a level-five feature.
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Subclass Highlights
The 2024 Players Handbook includesfour subclasses for sorcerers.
Aberrant Mind
Aberrant mind sorcerersgain psionic-like abilitiesas the result of some kind of otherworldly influence.
Aberrant mind is a flavorful pair with Great Old One Patron Warlocks.
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These spells are all thematically focused on balance, especially around removing negative effects.
Draconic sorcerers are the toughest subclass, gainingextra hit pointsas well as adding theirCharisma bonus to their unarmored AC.
They also pick up an affinity for one bang out of energy damage of their choice.
Aberrant Sorcery Subclass by Ignatius Budi
All of these features make themexcellent blasters and combat spellcasters.
Discover the key differences between these spellcasters.
Best Species Options
There are a handful ofgreat species optionsthat lend themselves perfectly to the sorcerer class.
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Humans
Due to human’s flexible build options, you might customize your sorcerer to your heart’s content.
Tieflings
Having damage resistance as a sorcerer is nothing to scoff at, and extra spells are always helpful.
Arcana and Religion are importantIntelligenceskills, and both are on the sorcerer skill list.
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If youre the only arcane spellcaster,expect to make these checks frequently.
Otherwise, let another character handle the smart stuff.
If your party needs a blaster, youll want lots ofbig area of effect (AOE) damage spells.
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Talk to your DM before building any character.
The damage also increases as you level up.
Combined with a crossbow, this is a reliable offensive cantrip that almost nothing resists.
Thats enough to deflect a lot of blows at lower levels, and itgives you a lot more survivability.
It can also be cast as a ritual, allowing you to use it without expending a spell slot.
Web
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Web is anexcellent battlefield management spell, especially against other spellcasters.
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Arcane Vigor
Like the Shield spell, Arcane Vigor adds to your survivability.
Its especially good with the Draconic Sorcery subclass and Elemental Adept feat, both choosing fire.
Since the class is not built for melee,go for the light crossbowas your primary weapon.
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you might also trade your Initiative with a friend, allowing the two of you to strategize more effectively.
This isgreat for draconic sorcerers, who focus on a single element.
This is a great feat for any class.
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Magic Initiate
You gain two cantrips and one spell from the wizard, cleric, or druid spell list.
This is useful forincreasing your spell pooland gaining access to different ones than you could normally prepare.
you’re able to cast them with your spell slots, or as rituals without using spell slots.
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This is a great feat for battlefield strategists, aberrant minds, and players wanting to roleplay Jedi Knights.
Sorcerers can arise from any background, but some are more beneficial than others.
There are no bad backgrounds for Sorcerers, butthese five have the most to offer.
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Background
Benefit
Acolyte
Acolytes haveCharismaas an ability score, which is vital.
Charlatan
Charlatans have the perfect ability score spread for Sorcerers:Charisma,Dexterity, andConstitution.
Entertainer
Entertainers getCharismaandDexterityability scores, plusproficiency in Performanceand a variety of instruments.
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Just dont forget to use your instrument to giveHeroic Inspirationto your party after each rest.
Merchant
Merchants haveCharismaandConstitutionas ability scores, plusIntelligenceif you lean into the Arcana skill.
Luckyis a great feat, and they gainproficiency in Persuasion.
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Wayfarer
Wayfarers get bothCharismaandDexterityas ability scores, plusproficiency in Insight, a valuable skill for the partys Face.
Luckyis still an excellent feat, and theThieves Tools proficiencymay be useful if your party is down a Rogue.
Still, a few options stand out.
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Warlock
Warlocks havebetter offensive cantripsthan Sorcerers, which you gain at level one.
You also get a few Magic Pact Slots which you canburn for more Sorcery Points.
If you take damage, the property ceases to function.
For squishy sorcerers, anything thatcan deflect attacksis a must-have.
This is great forgetting melee combatants to leave your vicinity.
Sorcerers don’t want to get caught in big AoE effects, which this ring can help with.
Mantle of Spell Resistance
You haveadvantage on saving throws against spellswhile wearing this cloak.
The last thing you want is to lose a battle with a fellow spellcaster!
This mantle can alleviate that concern.
Anytime you canget free additional spellsis great for sorcerers.
From nerfs to buffs, we list some of the biggest spell changes in the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
