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Character class

Sorcerer

Source: SRD 5.1
Hit Die
d6
Primary Ability
Charisma
Saving Throws
Constitution, Charisma
Subclasses
1

Training & proficiencies

Skills
Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Religion
Weapons
Simple weapons
Armor

Starting equipment

Option A
Spear, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (Crystal), Explorer's Pack, 28 GP
Option B
50 GP

Levels 1–20

Class progression

Level Prof. bonus Features Cantrips Spell Slots Sorcery Points Metamagic Known
1 +2 4 2 1 0
2 +2 4 3 2 2
3 +2 4 4, 2 3 2
4 +2 5 4, 3 4 2
5 +3 5 4, 3, 2 5 2
6 +3 5 4, 3, 3 6 2
7 +3 5 4, 3, 3, 1 7 2
8 +3 5 4, 3, 3, 2 8 2
9 +4 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 1 9 2
10 +4 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2 10 4
11 +4 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 11 4
12 +4 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 12 4
13 +5 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 13 4
14 +5 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 14 4
15 +5 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 15 4
16 +5 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 16 4
17 +6 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 17 6
18 +6 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 18 6
19 +6 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 19 6
20 +6 6 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1 20 6

Core abilities

Class features

Innate Sorcery

Level 1

As a Bonus Action, gain Advantage on Sorcerer spell attack rolls and increase spell save DC by 1 for 1 minute.

Spellcasting

Level 1

You can cast Sorcerer spells using Charisma as your spellcasting ability.

Font of Magic

Level 2

You have Sorcery Points equal to your Sorcerer level to fuel Metamagic and convert to/from spell slots.

Metamagic

Level 2

You learn two Metamagic options to modify your spells.

Sorcerer Subclass

Level 3

You gain a Sorcerer subclass of your choice.

Ability Score Improvement

Level 4

You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat.

Sorcerous Restoration

Level 5

When you finish a Short Rest, regain Sorcery Points equal to half your Sorcerer level (round down).

Sorcery Incarnate

Level 7

While Innate Sorcery is active, you can use two Metamagic options on a spell.

Epic Boon

Level 19

You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat.

Arcane Apotheosis

Level 20

While Innate Sorcery is active, you can use one Metamagic option without spending Sorcery Points.

Specializations

All Sorcerer subclasses

Every subclass currently available for this class, including its complete feature list.

Draconic Sorcery

SRD 5.1

Your innate magic comes from the gift of a dragon.

Level 3

Draconic Resilience

Your HP maximum increases by 3 and by 1 per Sorcerer level. Parts of your skin are covered in dragon-like scales (AC 13 + Dex when not wearing armor).

Level 6

Elemental Affinity

When you cast a spell that deals your dragon type's damage, add Charisma modifier to one damage roll. Spend 1 Sorcery Point to gain Resistance to that damage type for 1 hour.

Level 14

Dragon Wings

As a Bonus Action, manifest spectral dragon wings gaining a Fly Speed equal to your Speed.

Level 18

Dragon Companion

You can cast Summon Dragon without a spell slot once per Long Rest.