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Arcane Focus

Equipment

An Arcane Focus takes one of the forms in the Arcane Focuses table and is bejeweled or carved to channel arcane magic. A Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard can use such an item as a Spellcasting Focus

. Arcane Focuses Focus Weight Cost Crystal 1 lb. 10 GP Orb 3 lb. 20 GP Rod 2 lb. 10 GP Staff (also a Quarterstaff) 4 lb. 5 GP Wand 1 lb. 10 GP

Staff of the Magi

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)

, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Arcane Lock 0 Conjure Elemental 7 Detect Magic 0

number of charges above 50, the staff explodes as if you activated its Retributive Strike (see below). Spells. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

, devils, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, Warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power. Warlocks view their patrons as resources, as means to the end of achieving magical

Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

, crystal;Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer's Pack, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their

Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Sorcerer Traits table. Gain the Sorcerer’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Sorcerer Features table. As a Multiclass Character

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

;Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar's Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of

magic available in the present age. Becoming a Wizard... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Wizard Traits table. Gain the Wizard’s level 1 features, which are listed

Magewright

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Specialties table, or roll for one. The specialty determines additional spells the magewright knows, including ones that can be cast only as rituals. The specialty also gives the magewright more

, lesser restoration (1 hour). Medicine (+4), herbalism kit 4 Lamplighter Light. Ritual only: continual flame (1 hour). Tinker's tools 5 Locksmith Mending. Ritual only: arcane lock (1

Rod of Seven Parts

Magic Items Vecna: Eve of Ruin

rod, you can use an action to cast the spell associated with that piece, as listed on the Rod Pieces table. Once that piece of the rod has been used to cast a spell, it can’t be used that way

again until the next dawn. Rod Pieces Piece Spell Rod of Seven Parts (First Piece);First Commune Rod of Seven Parts (Second Piece);Second Arcane Gate Rod of Seven Parts

Dodecahedron of Doom

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

This twelve-sided metal die is 12 inches across and bears the numbers 1 through 12 engraved on its pentagonal sides. The dodecahedron contains arcane clockwork mechanisms that whir and

table to determine the effect: D12 EFFECT 1–2 The dodecahedron explodes and is destroyed. Each creature within 20 feet of the exploding die must make a DC 13

Mizzium Apparatus

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, all assembled into a harness. The item weighs 8 pounds. While you are wearing the mizzium apparatus, you can use it as an arcane focus. In addition, you can attempt to cast a spell that you do not

you cast by rolling on the table for the level of the spell slot you expended. If the slot is 6th level or higher, roll on the table for 5th-level spells. If you try to cast a cantrip you don’t

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

gravity reversal if he’s in the room, although he likes to use this action to land on a ceiling to attack targets flying near it. Baphomet casts mirage arcane, affecting a room within the lair

of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Baphomet table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

form of two serpentine towers, each crowned by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The

descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Demogorgon table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Demogorgon dies

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

: mirage arcane, modify memory, project image Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has

into a madness determined by the Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Fraz-Urb

Quandrix Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, an abacus, a book of arcane theory, a school

Magic feature, the spells on the Quandrix Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)

Eldritch Lich

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

DC 17): At will: detect magic, mage hand, prestidigitation 2/day each: dispel magic, hunger of Hadar, lightning bolt 1/day each: arcane eye, dimension door, plane shift (self only)Far Realm Step

share those whispers with the minds around it. Form of the Great Old One Multiple entities bear the title Great Old One. You may roll on the Great Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving amethyst dragons. Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook

rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the dragons

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

determine your inheritance from among the possibilities in the table below. Work with your Dungeon Master to come up with details: Why is your inheritance so important, and what is its full story? You might

trinket 4 An article of clothing 5 A piece of jewelry 6 An arcane book or formulary 7 A written story, song, poem, or secret 8 A tattoo or other body marking

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil) Amethyst Dragon Adventures The Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving amethyst

with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the dragons’ echoes across the worlds. Young Amethyst Dragon Connections

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

even be stripped of your position. Azorius Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Azorius Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of

friends, message 1st command, ensnaring strike 2nd arcane lock, calm emotions, hold person 3rd clairvoyance, counterspell 4th compulsion, divination

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guildless masses of the city. Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you

feature For you, the spells on the Dimir Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities. You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse

answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below. d8

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

) 6 Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil) Amethyst Dragon Adventures The Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers

connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the dragons’ echoes across

Artificer

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and inventions. You can find everything you need to play one of these inventors in the next few sections. Artificers use a variety of tools to channel their arcane power. To cast a spell, an artificer

look at the Artificer table to see which features you get at each level. The descriptions of those features appear in the “Artificer Features” section. QUICK BUILD You can make an

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving amethyst dragons. Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure

and rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions. Izzet Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table

sparkles. If you use an arcane focus, it probably takes the form of an intricate device that could include metal gauntlets, glass canisters, copper tubing, and leather straps attaching it to your body

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake. Warp Perception (1/Day). The dragon can cast mirage arcane, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The dragon

, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil) Emerald Dragon Adventures The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving emerald dragons

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

meteors down from the sky, or open portals to other worlds. Scholars of the Arcane Wild and enigmatic, varied in form and function, the power of magic draws students who seek to master its mysteries

missile, and sleep. The Wizard Table Level ProficiencyBonus Features CantripsKnown —Spell Slots per Spell Level— 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Mark of Warding

feats

spells (choose when you select this feat). When you reach character level 3, you also always have the Arcane Lock spell prepared and can cast it the same way. Spells of the Mark. If you have the

Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature, the spells on the Mark of Warding Spells table are added to that feature’s spell list.

Staff of the Magi Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

). You can also use an action to cast one of the following spells from the staff without using any charges: arcane lock, detect magic, enlarge/reduce, light, mage hand, or protection from evil and good

amount of damage based on how far away it is from the point of origin, as shown in the following table. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage. Distance from Origin Damage

Kobold Legacy

Races Volo's Guide to Monsters

as the dragon-goddess of all chromatic dragons, and as the master of their racial god, Kurtulmak. Arcane Magic Users Unlike some other humanoids, kobolds don’t fear or shun arcane magic. They

divination (to find raw materials and foresee threats to the tribe). The main reason why kobolds depend on arcane magic rather than divine is Kurtulmak’s imprisonment, which makes it difficult for

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Investigation or plan to take up the Arcane Trickster archetype. Choose Charisma instead if you plan to emphasize deception and social interaction. Second, choose the charlatan background. The Rogue Table

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power. Sworn and Beholden A warlock is defined by a pact with an otherworldly being. Sometimes the

Warlock Table Level ProficiencyBonus Features CantripsKnown SpellsKnown SpellSlots SlotLevel InvocationsKnown 1st +2 Otherworldly

Student Schedules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

on the Fourth-Year Courses table. Inform them that the characters are also enrolled in a required course, Arcane Herbology. Fourth-Year Courses d6 Course Offered By 1 Advanced Applied Magic General

Studies 2 Advanced Lumimancy Silverquill 3 Applied Illusory Arts Quandrix 4 Arcane Macroeconomics Lorehold 5 Eldritch and Arcane Performances Prismari 6 Extraplanar Cryptozoology Witherbloom Fourth

Student Schedules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

on the Fourth-Year Courses table. Inform them that the characters are also enrolled in a required course, Arcane Herbology. Fourth-Year Courses d6 Course Offered By 1 Advanced Applied Magic General

Studies 2 Advanced Lumimancy Silverquill 3 Applied Illusory Arts Quandrix 4 Arcane Macroeconomics Lorehold 5 Eldritch and Arcane Performances Prismari 6 Extraplanar Cryptozoology Witherbloom Fourth

22. Arcane Scribblings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

22. Arcane Scribblings Chalkboards. Mounted on the walls are several blackboards on which arcane phrases and formulas are written in chalk. Table Trap. A wooden table in the middle of the room

bears a collection of dusty flasks and beakers. The table is draped in cobwebs and obviously hasn’t been disturbed in a long time. The paraphernalia is meant to distract viewers from the polymorph trap

22. Arcane Scribblings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

22. Arcane Scribblings Chalkboards. Mounted on the walls are several blackboards on which arcane phrases and formulas are written in chalk. Table Trap. A wooden table in the middle of the room

bears a collection of dusty flasks and beakers. The table is draped in cobwebs and obviously hasn’t been disturbed in a long time. The paraphernalia is meant to distract viewers from the polymorph trap

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