I've never played D&D before and I want to start. I've had many ideas for characters. One of them is a Half-Elf Wizard. Problem is, I don't know much about Spellcasting and what I'm trying to learn is honestly confusing. Could anyone help me out?
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Hi. I'm a 14 year old student looking to play D&D. If you don't have a problem with me, I would gladly join your session!
First things first - read the rules! Have you gone end to end of the basic rules? If not, do so - while not all of it will be immediately relevant for your character, it can prevent misunderstandings and confusion later on. Second - search. A quick google got me this.
I have some sympathy because I found myself in a similar situation. Also that guide wasn't too helpful with the actual rules. As a suggestion, you could consider using DDB to run your character and not have to worry too much about this stuff at the beginning. Here it goes:
Basically, your spell book stores all the spells you know. It begins with 6 first level spells. Every level you can add two more spells to your book (you have to be actually be able to cast these spells).
From your spell book, every long rest you select wizard level + int modifier spells to prepare.
You can only cast spells that you have prepared in the previous long rest.
You can cast a spell of level x using a spell slot of level greater than or equal to x.
The number of spell slot you have depends on your level and is listed in the table/chart for wizards.
Cantrips are handled separately. They are always prepared and require no spell slot to cast. You start with three and learn more as you level (also listed in the wizard table).
There are several Youtube channels that go into details on various D & D rules. One of the channels I occasionally watch has a guide to spell casting rules. Dungeon Guys, Spell casting Rules 5e. Watching this one, and others should give you a good grounding in the basics of spell casting.
A big part of learning to play a spell caster comes from playing one. Hopefully your DM and other players will assist you at the beginning as you learn the ins and outs of spell casting. This and other D & D forums are also a good place to ask any specific questions you may have.
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I've never played D&D before and I want to start. I've had many ideas for characters. One of them is a Half-Elf Wizard. Problem is, I don't know much about Spellcasting and what I'm trying to learn is honestly confusing. Could anyone help me out?
Hi. I'm a 14 year old student looking to play D&D. If you don't have a problem with me, I would gladly join your session!
First things first - read the rules! Have you gone end to end of the basic rules? If not, do so - while not all of it will be immediately relevant for your character, it can prevent misunderstandings and confusion later on. Second - search. A quick google got me this.
I have some sympathy because I found myself in a similar situation. Also that guide wasn't too helpful with the actual rules. As a suggestion, you could consider using DDB to run your character and not have to worry too much about this stuff at the beginning. Here it goes:
Basically, your spell book stores all the spells you know. It begins with 6 first level spells. Every level you can add two more spells to your book (you have to be actually be able to cast these spells).
From your spell book, every long rest you select wizard level + int modifier spells to prepare.
You can only cast spells that you have prepared in the previous long rest.
You can cast a spell of level x using a spell slot of level greater than or equal to x.
The number of spell slot you have depends on your level and is listed in the table/chart for wizards.
Cantrips are handled separately. They are always prepared and require no spell slot to cast. You start with three and learn more as you level (also listed in the wizard table).
There are several Youtube channels that go into details on various D & D rules. One of the channels I occasionally watch has a guide to spell casting rules. Dungeon Guys, Spell casting Rules 5e. Watching this one, and others should give you a good grounding in the basics of spell casting.
A big part of learning to play a spell caster comes from playing one. Hopefully your DM and other players will assist you at the beginning as you learn the ins and outs of spell casting. This and other D & D forums are also a good place to ask any specific questions you may have.