As a beginner level 1 character, can Druids use level 0 spells right off the bat or do they need to learn them first. I understand that spells must be prepared for use prior, but I know that as a level 1 you cant use level 8 spells. But if you're level 1, can you use level 0 spells?
Level 0 spells are called cantrips, of which a level 1 druid gets 2. These can be cast without expending spell slots. Cantrips are not prepared like leveled spells, but a known and cannot be changed per current 5e rules.
As a beginner level 1 character, can Druids use level 0 spells right off the bat or do they need to learn them first. I understand that spells must be prepared for use prior, but I know that as a level 1 you cant use level 8 spells. But if you're level 1, can you use level 0 spells?
The class description in the Players Handbook and Basic Rules will tell you exactly when you're able to cast spells of each level, and how to determine how many and which spells. All you have to do is read the text and it'll tell you what you want to know.
Level 0 spells are called cantrips, of which a level 1 druid gets 2. These can be cast without expending spell slots. Cantrips are not prepared like leveled spells, but a known and cannot be changed per current 5e rules.
As a beginner level 1 character, can Druids use level 0 spells right off the bat or do they need to learn them first. I understand that spells must be prepared for use prior, but I know that as a level 1 you cant use level 8 spells. But if you're level 1, can you use level 0 spells?
Level 0 spells are called cantrips, of which a level 1 druid gets 2. These can be cast without expending spell slots. Cantrips are not prepared like leveled spells, but a known and cannot be changed per current 5e rules.
The class description in the Players Handbook and Basic Rules will tell you exactly when you're able to cast spells of each level, and how to determine how many and which spells. All you have to do is read the text and it'll tell you what you want to know.
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Does the same apply for 3.5?
No, 3.5 rules are very different. They're also 13 years out of date.
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