Wizard
Wizards are supreme magic-users, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, brute-force mind control, and much more.
Wizards re the quintessential spell casters of DnD. Unlike sorcerers, who’s magic is innate, or warlocks, who’s power is given, wizards gain magic from dedicated study and practice. In game, they have the benefit of being able to prepare different spells each day depending on their needs.
Wizards are usually scholarly types, but they can be as varied as any other class.
Wizard Arcane Tradition
Subclasses for Wizards aremostly divided into the “School” of magic they specialize in, but some wizards practice more unique styles of magic.
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Bladesinger
Bladesingers master a tradition of wizardry that incorporates swordplay and dance. Originally created by elves, this tradition has been adopted by non-elf practitioners, who honor and expand on the elven ways.
In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful experiences in their life, a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.
My fav wizard subclass. Able to fight almst as well as fighters, but also able to utilize powerful spells such as summon the shadowblade, or empowering strike with green-flame blade.
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School of Abjuration
The School of Abjuration emphasizes magic that blocks, banishes, or protects. Detractors of this school say that its tradition is about denial, negation rather than positive assertion. You understand, however, that ending harmful effects, protecting the weak, and banishing evil influences is anything but a philosophical void. It is a proud and respected vocation.
Called abjurers, members of this school are sought when baleful spirits require exorcism, when important locations must be guarded against magical spying, and when portals to other planes of existence must be closed.
Abjuration is protective magic, and these wizards are experts in it!
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School of Conjuration
As a conjurer, you favor spells that produce objects and creatures out of thin air. You can conjure billowing clouds of killing fog or summon creatures from elsewhere to fight on your behalf. As your mastery grows, you learn spells of transportation and can teleport yourself across vast distances, even to other planes of existence, in an instant.
Conjuration means to conjure something. The most potent use of this magics is to summon powerful creatures from other planes to aid you.
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School of Diviniation
The counsel of a diviner is sought by royalty and commoners alike, for all seek a clearer understanding of the past, present, and future. As a diviner, you strive to part the veils of space, time, and consciousness so that you can see clearly. You work to master spells of discernment, remote viewing, supernatural knowledge, and foresight.
Divination generally means “to know”, this magic is typically for seeing the future or spying on distant enemies.
Think crystal balls and tarot cards.
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School of Enchantment
As a member of the School of Enchantment, you have honed your ability to magically entrance and beguile other people and monsters. Some enchanters are peacemakers who bewitch the violent to lay down their arms and charm the cruel into showing mercy. Others are tyrants who magically bind the unwilling into their service. Most enchanters fall somewhere in between.
Enchantment can mean empowering a pieace of armour or weaponry, or it can mean enchanting person or creature, such as putting them to sleep, or controlling them! as seen in this awesome picture from Magic the Gathering (they do the best paintings!)
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School of Evocation
You focus your study on magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and burning acid. Some evokers find employment in military forces, serving as artillery to blast enemy armies from afar. Others use their spectacular power to protect the weak, while some seek their own gain as bandits, adventurers, or aspiring tyrants.
Evocation means to evoke the powers of the elements.
Easily the most popular wizard school, this is the one for throwing giant fireballs and bolts of lightning. Other wizards can still do this stuff,but these guys can do it whilst not exploding their friends!
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Graviturgy Magic
Understanding and mastering the forces that draw bodies of matter together or drive them apart, the students of the Graviturgy arcane tradition learn to further bend and manipulate the violent energy of gravity to their benefit, and the terrible detriment of their enemies.
Graviturgy isn’t a school of magic in dnd, it’s a very specific speciality to these wizards, as such, these guys can do what other wizards can’t when it comes to manipulating gravity.
Controlling gravity means floating or crushing, pushing or pulling, and all the things you could do with these forces!
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School of Necromancy
The School of Necromancy explores the cosmic forces of life, death, and undeath. As you focus your studies in this tradition, you learn to manipulate the energy that animates all living things. As you progress, you learn to sap the life force from a creature as your magic destroys its body, transforming that vital energy into magical power you can manipulate.
Most people see necromancers as menacing, or even villainous, due to the close association with death. Not all necromancers are evil, but the forces they manipulate are considered taboo by many societies.
Raising the dead into undead slaves, commanding deathly magics… cool stuff.
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School of Illusion
You focus your studies on magic that dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Your magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by your keen mind make the impossible seem real. Some illusionists – including many gnome wizards – are benign tricksters who use their spells to entertain. Others are more sinister masters of deception, using their illusions to frighten and fool others for their personal gain.
Casting illusions, makingthemselves invisible, making enemies fight each other. Great fun!
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School of Transmutation
You are a student of spells that modify energy and matter. To you, the world is not a fixed thing, but eminently mutable, and you delight in being an agent of change. You wield the raw stuff of creation and learn to alter both physical forms and mental qualities. Your magic gives you the tools to become a smith on reality’s forge.
Some transmuters are tinkerers and pranksters, turning people into toads and transforming copper into silver for fun and occasional profit. Others pursue their magical studies with deadly seriousness, seeking the power of the gods to make and destroy worlds.