I have a dilemma. I'm playing a Druid that is also subclassed in Sorcerer. Prior to the subclass, I took 'Metamagic Adept' when I hit level 12, without any foresight that I would also subclass two levels into Sorc later on (I took it strictly for the Wild Magic option to flavor my character as self-taught magic, with high liability as a result). I'm an inexperienced player, and didn't realize that Sorcerer already receives metamagic at level 3.
So my question is: if I take a 3rd level in Sorcerer and gain metamagic, how will that interact with the Metamagic Adept feat I took as a Druid? Will I be able to increase my pool of sorcery points? And will I be able to add two new functions to my spellcasting (I currently have 'subtle spell' and 'transmuted spell').
Alternatively, I could just level up my Druid one more time. But what's the fun in that?
I appreciate all the help. I also appreciate any kind words because I'm still learning such a great role-playing game.
You gain 2 sorcery points to spend on Metamagic (these points are added to any sorcery points you have from another source but can be used only on Metamagic).
Meaning, you have a single pool of combined Sorcery Points from both sources, but the two you get from the feat can only be used on Metamagic — they can't be used to create a spell slot, or for any other use of Sorcery Points that Sorcerer class or subclass features might offer. (In practice, some DMs, myself included, probably won't bother enforcing that part.)
Wagnarokkr answered the question but on an unrelated note just cause you said you're still learning:
What you are doing is called "multi-classing", when you take levels in two or more unrelated classes. Neither class is considered "sub" or lesser than the other class, except you'll probably have fewer levels in one of them and you get a few more bonuses from the class you started with at level 1.
"Subclassing" is not really a term, but a "subclass" is a specific choice you make as part of a single class, like the Fighter's Battle Master or Champion or the Sorcerer's Wild Magic or Draconic Ancestry.
Just to help you avoid any potential confusion down the line! I love Druids and sorcerers and your build sounds super fun.
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I have a dilemma. I'm playing a Druid that is also subclassed in Sorcerer. Prior to the subclass, I took 'Metamagic Adept' when I hit level 12, without any foresight that I would also subclass two levels into Sorc later on (I took it strictly for the Wild Magic option to flavor my character as self-taught magic, with high liability as a result). I'm an inexperienced player, and didn't realize that Sorcerer already receives metamagic at level 3.
So my question is: if I take a 3rd level in Sorcerer and gain metamagic, how will that interact with the Metamagic Adept feat I took as a Druid? Will I be able to increase my pool of sorcery points? And will I be able to add two new functions to my spellcasting (I currently have 'subtle spell' and 'transmuted spell').
Alternatively, I could just level up my Druid one more time. But what's the fun in that?
I appreciate all the help. I also appreciate any kind words because I'm still learning such a great role-playing game.
Metamagic Adept answers this question itself:
Meaning, you have a single pool of combined Sorcery Points from both sources, but the two you get from the feat can only be used on Metamagic — they can't be used to create a spell slot, or for any other use of Sorcery Points that Sorcerer class or subclass features might offer. (In practice, some DMs, myself included, probably won't bother enforcing that part.)
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Wagnarokkr answered the question but on an unrelated note just cause you said you're still learning:
What you are doing is called "multi-classing", when you take levels in two or more unrelated classes. Neither class is considered "sub" or lesser than the other class, except you'll probably have fewer levels in one of them and you get a few more bonuses from the class you started with at level 1.
"Subclassing" is not really a term, but a "subclass" is a specific choice you make as part of a single class, like the Fighter's Battle Master or Champion or the Sorcerer's Wild Magic or Draconic Ancestry.
Just to help you avoid any potential confusion down the line! I love Druids and sorcerers and your build sounds super fun.