Sorcerer

Hey new caster, Acid Splash is a cantrip that lets you hurl acid at one creature or two within 5 feet of each other within 60 feet, dealing 1d6 acid damage (sca...

Alter Self is a 2nd-level transmutation spell exclusive to Sorcerers and Wizards that lets you pick one of three forms: Aquatic Adaptation (gills and swim speed...

> Quick Answer: Excellent - Animate Objects is the premier 5th-level single-target nuker, summoning 10 Tiny objects for 65 average DPR over 1 minute, perfect fo...

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

Listen up, first-time caster: Blindness/Deafness is a Situational pick in your 2nd-level spellbook—strong for pinpoint shutdowns on key threats like archers or...

Hey, new caster—Blink is a Situational powerhouse that I've mained on wizards for years, but it's not the auto-pick people hype it as. At 3rd level, you roll d2...

Hey, new caster, Blur is one of those 2nd-level spells that punches above its weight if you're a Sorcerer or Wizard stuck in melee hell. Your body blurs, giving...

> Quick Answer: Situational - Pick it for level 1-3 Wizards/Sorcs blasting clumped foes in 5ft-wide hallways (avg 10.5 fire dmg, half on DEX save), but dump it...

Chain Lightning is a classic 6th-level evocation spell that lets you zap a primary target within 150 feet with a lightning bolt dealing 10d8 (average 45) lightn...

> Quick Answer: Situational. Prep this for heavy roleplay campaigns where charming guards or nobles unlocks quests and info; it's a poor combat pick since targe...

Listen up, new caster: Chill Touch is a level 0 Necromancy cantrip that's been around since 5e's launch, and after 15+ years slinging spells, I call it Situatio...