The problem I am running into is that I'm having a hard time choosing spells. This is my first time diving deep into a spell caster and for the campaign I'm introducing him in he will start at a level 9.
For backstory, this character comes from a colony of tieflings livingof the bloodline of zariel in a hidden area due to a pact made with zariel. As payment for the land there was prophecy of a child born with sorcerous powers. That child is to, after reaching maturity, become her charge and become her heir should her death come. There is a lot more that I plan to do with it but for now that's what's relevant
My issue is I have been trying to find spells that would align both with the backstory of my character but also align with the theme of who he is. He is a shadow magic sorcerer and has always been rebellious and hot headed. I'm sort of aiming for spells that align mostly with fire and darkness but also need something that's going to be as high damage as possible due to the fact that (eventually) he's hoping to kill zariel.
Depends if you want to mirror zariels powers or not but you could go:
Cantrips: Create Bonfire, Chill Touch, Message, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
Spells Known: lvl 5: Enervation or Immolation (both from Xanathars Guide to Everything) or Teleportation Circle, lvl 4: Blight, Wall of Fire, lvl 3: Counterspell, Fireball, lvl 2: Alter Self, Invisibility, lvl1: Absorb elements or Burning Hands, Mage Armour, Shield
Its a bit of a glass cannon affair and just FYI when in character if you do get to face of with Zariel, make sure to research Zariels powers as you may want to switch some spells to other damage types......
Edit, you also have the Zariel Teifling subrace in Mordenkainens Tome of Foes if you want some different racial spells and ability score mods.
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The problem I am running into is that I'm having a hard time choosing spells. This is my first time diving deep into a spell caster and for the campaign I'm introducing him in he will start at a level 9.
For backstory, this character comes from a colony of tieflings livingof the bloodline of zariel in a hidden area due to a pact made with zariel. As payment for the land there was prophecy of a child born with sorcerous powers. That child is to, after reaching maturity, become her charge and become her heir should her death come. There is a lot more that I plan to do with it but for now that's what's relevant
My issue is I have been trying to find spells that would align both with the backstory of my character but also align with the theme of who he is. He is a shadow magic sorcerer and has always been rebellious and hot headed. I'm sort of aiming for spells that align mostly with fire and darkness but also need something that's going to be as high damage as possible due to the fact that (eventually) he's hoping to kill zariel.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help.
Depends if you want to mirror zariels powers or not but you could go:
Cantrips: Create Bonfire, Chill Touch, Message, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
Spells Known: lvl 5: Enervation or Immolation (both from Xanathars Guide to Everything) or Teleportation Circle, lvl 4: Blight, Wall of Fire, lvl 3: Counterspell, Fireball, lvl 2: Alter Self, Invisibility, lvl1: Absorb elements or Burning Hands, Mage Armour, Shield
Its a bit of a glass cannon affair and just FYI when in character if you do get to face of with Zariel, make sure to research Zariels powers as you may want to switch some spells to other damage types......
Edit, you also have the Zariel Teifling subrace in Mordenkainens Tome of Foes if you want some different racial spells and ability score mods.
Edit to the Edit....the modenkainens zariel subrace fo teifling is the same one that was in a UA so if you dont have Modenkainens Toeme of Foes you can see the sub race here: https://media.wizards.com/2017/dnd/downloads/UA_FiendishOptions.pdf
Here's Zariel's stat block should you wish to try and pick up some of the same spells she has.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/archduke-zariel-of-avernus
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Tasha
Thank you both for everything. It's really helped me with some direction