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The presence of magic and spellcasters is among the most iconic elements ofDungeons & Dragons.
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Eccentric Apprentice by Campbell White
However, the manner in which different spellcasters can access their magic varies.
What Is Spell Preparation?
Which Classes Can Prepare Spells?
Mordenkainen by Helge C. Balzer
Class
Change Prepared Spells
Number Of Spells
Cleric
When you finish a long rest.
How Do Bards, Sorcerers, And Warlocks Prepare Spells?
Instead, these three classes prepare a new list of spells like so.
Mordenkainen by Helge C. Balzer
Bard
When you gain a level.
How Many Spells Can You Prepare?
How Many Spells Can You Prepare In The 2024 PHB?
A Scholarly Magic-User by Billy Christian
Refer to the 2024 Player’s Handbook for more class-specific information.
How Many Spells Can You Prepare In The 2014 PHB?
Number Of Spells Prepared
Wisdom modifier + cleric level.
Necromancy by Javier Charro
Wisdom modifier + druid level.
Charisma modifier + half your paladin level rounded down.
Intelligence modifier + wizard level.
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How Do Spell Slots Affect Prepared Spells?
For example,a level five Druid has access to third-level spells.
Any number oftheir prepared spells could be first-level, second-level, or third-levelin any combination.
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Hypothetically, such a character could choose to have each of their prepared spells be first-level options.
It’s entirely up to which spells a player is interested in using.
Can You Cast Spells That Aren’t Prepared?
Tasha by Linda Lithen
There are a few different ways to subvert these rules.
Exception
Details
Always-Prepared Spells
Certain class features might denote that you always have a spell prepared.
If this is the case, it does not count against your prepared spell list.
Evard’s Black Tentacles by Craig J Spearing
Cantrips are always preparedand don’t require slots or preparation.
Special Abilities
Some species or classes have features that allow them to cast spells at will.
Magic Items
Magic items that allow you to cast spells do not require preparation or spell slots typically.
The same goes for Spell Scrolls unless the scroll otherwise says so.
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