For example with the new Aarakocra, you are allowed to cast gust of wind once for free, but you're also able to cast it again later on using spell slots. How do I achieve this effect in the homebrew builder?
The best advice I can give for that is to create a duplicate of a class/race that has that feature and to see how it is done within that. It will tell you directly how they do it within dndbeyond. I believe the Hexbloods have a feature like, and several feats do as well. This is one of if not the best way to learn about how to homebrew on dndbeyond.
Id also direct you to the homebrew forums where there are many guides and tutorials, two of which are linked in blue below.
You would add the spell once with a single use and the reset condition of a Long Rest. Then you would add the spell a second time with “Consumes Spell Slots” set to yes. Like these:
Once/Day:
With Slots:
The only thing I couldn’t fill out for you is the Ability Score and the character level they get it at because I don’t know that info as I don’t have the book. If they get the spell at creation, then you can leave that field blank. If they get to pick their spellcasting ability then you would need to add the spell 6 times, twice per Ability Score, and have each ability score as it’s own Option. I explained Options here; (Subclasses & Races FAQ #1):
For example with the new Aarakocra, you are allowed to cast gust of wind once for free, but you're also able to cast it again later on using spell slots. How do I achieve this effect in the homebrew builder?
The best advice I can give for that is to create a duplicate of a class/race that has that feature and to see how it is done within that. It will tell you directly how they do it within dndbeyond. I believe the Hexbloods have a feature like, and several feats do as well. This is one of if not the best way to learn about how to homebrew on dndbeyond.
Id also direct you to the homebrew forums where there are many guides and tutorials, two of which are linked in blue below.
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You would add the spell once with a single use and the reset condition of a Long Rest. Then you would add the spell a second time with “Consumes Spell Slots” set to yes. Like these:
Once/Day:
With Slots:
The only thing I couldn’t fill out for you is the Ability Score and the character level they get it at because I don’t know that info as I don’t have the book. If they get the spell at creation, then you can leave that field blank. If they get to pick their spellcasting ability then you would need to add the spell 6 times, twice per Ability Score, and have each ability score as it’s own Option. I explained Options here; (Subclasses & Races FAQ #1):
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/homebrew-house-rules/131411-a-homebrewers-how-to-faq
I hope that helps.
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Thanks a lot, I got it to work.