Arcane Recovery
Level 1Once per day when you finish a Short Rest, recover spell slots with combined level up to half your Wizard level.
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Character class
Wizard
Source: SRD 5.1
Hit Die
d6
Primary Ability
Intelligence
Saving Throws
Intelligence, Wisdom
Subclasses
1
Training & proficiencies
- Skills
- Choose 2: Arcana, History, Insight, Investigation, Medicine, Religion
- Weapons
- Simple weapons
- Armor
Starting equipment
Option A
2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar's Pack, 5 GP
Option B
55 GP
Levels 1–20
Class progression
| Level | Prof. bonus | Features | Cantrips | Spell Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2 | +2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | +2 | 3 | 4, 2 | |
| 4 | +2 | 4 | 4, 3 | |
| 5 | +3 | 4 | 4, 3, 2 | |
| 6 | +3 | 4 | 4, 3, 3 | |
| 7 | +3 | 4 | 4, 3, 3, 1 | |
| 8 | +3 | 4 | 4, 3, 3, 2 | |
| 9 | +4 | 4 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 1 | |
| 10 | +4 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2 | |
| 11 | +4 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 | |
| 12 | +4 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 | |
| 13 | +5 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 | |
| 14 | +5 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 | |
| 15 | +5 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 | |
| 16 | +5 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 | |
| 17 | +6 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 | |
| 18 | +6 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 | |
| 19 | +6 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 | |
| 20 | +6 | 5 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1 |
Core abilities
Class features
Ritual Adept
Level 1You can cast any spell with the Ritual tag as a Ritual if it's in your spellbook.
Spellcasting
Level 1You can cast Wizard spells using Intelligence as your spellcasting ability. You have a spellbook.
Scholar
Level 2Choose Expertise in Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion.
Wizard Subclass
Level 3You gain a Wizard subclass of your choice.
Ability Score Improvement
Level 4You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat.
Memorize Spell
Level 5When you finish a Short Rest, you can change one prepared spell for another in your spellbook.
Spell Mastery
Level 18Choose a level 1 and level 2 spell. You can cast them at their lowest level without expending a slot.
Epic Boon
Level 19You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat.
Signature Spells
Level 20Choose two level 3 spells. You always have them prepared and can cast each once without a slot per Short or Long Rest.
Specializations
All Wizard subclasses
Every subclass currently available for this class, including its complete feature list.
Evoker
SRD 5.1You focus on magic that creates powerful elemental effects.
Level 3
Evocation Savant
Copying Evocation spells into your spellbook takes half the time and gold.
Level 3
Potent Cantrip
When a creature succeeds on a save against your cantrip, they take half damage but no other effects.
Level 6
Sculpt Spells
When you cast an Evocation spell, choose creatures equal to 1 + spell level to automatically succeed on saves and take no damage.
Level 10
Empowered Evocation
Add your Intelligence modifier to one damage roll of any Evocation spell you cast.
Level 14
Overchannel
When you cast a level 1-5 spell, deal maximum damage. After the first use per Long Rest, take 2d12 Necrotic damage per spell level.