Spellcasting

Magic permeates fantasy gaming worlds and often appears in the form of a spell.

This section provides the rules for casting spells. Different character classes have distinctive ways of learning and preparing their spells, and monsters use spells in unique ways. Regardless of its source, a spell follows the rules here.

Cantrips

Cantrips are a special kind of spell that don't consume spell slots. This means you can cast them as often… More

Casting a Spell

When a character casts any spell, the same basic rules are followed, regardless of the character's class or the spell's… More

Spellcasting Ability

Your spellcasting ability refers to the ability score you use to cast spells for a particular class. This ability score… More

What Is a Spell?

A spell is a discrete magical effect, a single shaping of the magical energies that suffuse the multiverse into a… More

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Spellcasting

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