you read the title, what build would give you acess to the widest variety of spells? I'm genuinley curious. also, big number
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Simple, any bard has access to the bard, druid, cleric, and wizard spell lists once they hit level 10. A lore bard has that access starting at level 6. There are very few spells not on one of those 4 spell lists. Those that aren't covered are a few paladin, ranger, and warlock class exclusive spells and the sorcerous burst cantrip.
Bards get access to the Bard, Cleric, Druid, and Wizard spell lists at level 10 with their Magical Secrets trait. Ranger, Paladin, and Warlock all have spells unique to their spell lists, so you would have to do some multiclassing to get access to those. Probably your best bet would be either a Bard/Paladin or Bard/Warlock multiclass to get the largest variety of spells.
If you want the largest number of spells you could cast, Wizards can add spells to their spellbooks from scrolls or other spellbooks, and they can cast ritual spells without actually having them prepared so long as they are in their spellbook, so they are probably the most versatile caster (not to mention they also, arguably, have the most powerful list to choose from).
Multiclassing several classes together would give your a crazy number of cantrips and low-level spells at the cost of not getting to the higher-level spells, so that is also an option if you just want the highest spell count.
All told, it depends on what exactly you are looking to get of your build. Best selection of spells? Highest number of spells at your fingertips, regardless of the actual power of the spells? Best overall utility through spells? There are many options, lots of flavors of casters out there. Experiment a little.
Assuming 2024 rules? Wizard has the largest spell list, so that's a good starting place. Tiefling gets two cantrips and two leveled spells- I don't think there are any options that beat that.
After that, it's just a matter of choosing feats that give you more spells. Ritual caster is a must.
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"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.
53 is just what you're given for free. With enough time and gold, a wizard can theoretically get every spell on their spell list -- and they've got the biggest spell list of any class.
you read the title, what build would give you acess to the widest variety of spells? I'm genuinley curious. also, big number
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Simple, any bard has access to the bard, druid, cleric, and wizard spell lists once they hit level 10. A lore bard has that access starting at level 6. There are very few spells not on one of those 4 spell lists. Those that aren't covered are a few paladin, ranger, and warlock class exclusive spells and the sorcerous burst cantrip.
Bards get access to the Bard, Cleric, Druid, and Wizard spell lists at level 10 with their Magical Secrets trait. Ranger, Paladin, and Warlock all have spells unique to their spell lists, so you would have to do some multiclassing to get access to those. Probably your best bet would be either a Bard/Paladin or Bard/Warlock multiclass to get the largest variety of spells.
If you want the largest number of spells you could cast, Wizards can add spells to their spellbooks from scrolls or other spellbooks, and they can cast ritual spells without actually having them prepared so long as they are in their spellbook, so they are probably the most versatile caster (not to mention they also, arguably, have the most powerful list to choose from).
Multiclassing several classes together would give your a crazy number of cantrips and low-level spells at the cost of not getting to the higher-level spells, so that is also an option if you just want the highest spell count.
All told, it depends on what exactly you are looking to get of your build. Best selection of spells? Highest number of spells at your fingertips, regardless of the actual power of the spells? Best overall utility through spells? There are many options, lots of flavors of casters out there. Experiment a little.
Assuming 2024 rules? Wizard has the largest spell list, so that's a good starting place. Tiefling gets two cantrips and two leveled spells- I don't think there are any options that beat that.
After that, it's just a matter of choosing feats that give you more spells. Ritual caster is a must.
Find your own truth, choose your enemies carefully, and never deal with a dragon.
"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.
2024 elves also get two spells and a cantrip. Wizard is definitely the way to go for spell count. Without feats they get 53.
53 is just what you're given for free. With enough time and gold, a wizard can theoretically get every spell on their spell list -- and they've got the biggest spell list of any class.
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