4th Level

Hey, new caster friend—Arcane Eye is a wizard (and cleric) staple that I've cast hundreds of times to turn blind corners into intel goldmines. This 4th-level di...

Listen, if you're building your first caster, Banishment is a Situational gem that can end fights instantly against the right foes—think demons, devils, or elem...

Listen up, first-time Wizard builder: Evard's Black Tentacles is a 4th-level conjuration spell that's been around since 1e, but in 5e it's solidly Situational -...

Listen up, first-time caster buddy—Blight is a solid but niche 4th-level necromancy single-target zapper that dumps 8d8 necrotic damage (average 36, max 64) on...

Compulsion is a 4th-level enchantment spell exclusive to Bards that lets you dictate horizontal movement directions for multiple enemies via Wisdom saves and bo...

Hey, new caster buddy—Confusion is a Situational 4th-level enchantment that's been in D&D since AD&D but feels dated in 5e. It hits a 10-foot-radius sphere (upc...

Hey, new caster friend—Conjure Minor Elementals is one of those 4th-level spells that sounds amazing on paper but often flops hard at the table. You summon a ho...

Conjure Woodland Beings is an absolute powerhouse 4th-level conjuration spell for Druids and Rangers, delivering unmatched action economy through fey summons th...

Hey, new caster buddy—Control Water is a Situational powerhouse, rating an Excellent pick if your campaign sails the seas, dives underwater, or floods rivers re...

Hey, new caster buddy—Death Ward is that clutch insurance policy you cast right before the dragon's breath or the lich's finger of death. As a 4th-level abjurat...

Hey, new caster buddy—Dimension Door is an Excellent spell that belongs in every full-caster's book from level 7 onward. This 4th-level Conjuration gem lets you...

Hey, fellow caster—I'm a 15-year grizzled Druid vet who's burned more 25gp offerings than you've had hot dinners. Divination is a Situational powerhouse ritual...