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Spellcasting

Magic permeates fantasy gaming worlds and often appears in the form of a spell.

This chapter provides the rules for casting spells. Different character classes have distinctive ways of learning and preparing their spells, and monsters use spells in unique ways. Regardless of its source, a spell follows the rules here.

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Spellcasting

What Is a Spell?

Spell Level

Known and Prepared Spells

Spell Slots

Casting a Spell at a Higher Level

Casting in Armor

Cantrips

Rituals

Casting a Spell

Casting Time

Bonus Action

Bonus Action

Longer Casting Times

Spell Range

Components

Duration

Targets

Areas of Effect

Spell Attack Rolls

The Schools of Magic

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