Mage
A stranger wrapped in dark clothes stumbles into a tavern, his eyes are covered and his head cast low. He orders a drink and takes a seat at a table in the corner. Two orcs approach him, and threaten to kill him unless he gives them his belongings. The stranger removes his cloak, his eyes flaring with Arcane light and he envelopes the two orcs in a powerful spell. After taking care of the orcs, he apologizes for the mess, and leaves to his room.
Infused Magic
Whereas Wizards get their magic through study and practice, and Sorcerers obtaining it through birth, and Warlocks obtain their magic through a pact with a higher being, A Mage on the other hand has their magic infused into them when they come into contact with a powerful magical object.
Whether the object they came into the presence of was Divine, Fiendish, or Mystical in nature, it nevertheless infused them with magic, transforming them from and ordinary adventurer into an Arcane Mage. Because a Mage's creation is very circumstantial, and the type of Magical Object could have been of any type, Mages are as varied as they are powerful
Magical Channeling
Sorcerers, Wizards, and other such users of the arcane, are conduits for its immense power, but only a Mage is a true channel of the Magical arts.
Mages channel arcane directly into and through their bodies, becoming virtually one with magic at the cost of spells known. No two mages found will be the same, each is unique in how they channel the arcane within them, and they are as varied as they are immense.
Mage
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | Mana Dice | Cantrips Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +2 | Spellcasting, Arcane channeling | ---- | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd | +2 | Mana Dice | 1d4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 3rd | +2 | Mage Infusions | 1d4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4th | +2 | Ability Score Increase | 1d4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5th | +3 | Arcane channeling | 1d4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6th | +3 | Mage Infusion | 1d6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7th | +3 | ─ | 1d6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8th | +3 | Ability Score Increase | 1d6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9th | +4 | ─ | 1d6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 10th | +4 | Mage Aura | 1d6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 11th | +4 | 1d8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 12th | +4 | Ability Score Increase | 1d8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 13th | +5 | ─ | 1d8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 14th | +5 | Mage Infusion | 1d8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 15th | +5 | 1d8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| 16th | +5 | Ability Score Increase | 1d10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 17th | +6 | Mage Infusion | 1d10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 18th | +6 | Arcane channeling | 1d10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 19th | +6 | Ability Score Increase | 1d10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 20th | +6 | Master Caster | 1d10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Class Features
As a class_name, you gain the following class features
Hit Points
- Hit Dice: 1d6 per Mage level
- Hit Points at 1st Level: 6 + Constitution modifier
- Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d6 (or 4) + Constitution modifier per Mage level after 1st
Proficiencies
- Armor: no armor
- Weapons: simple weapons
- Tools: none
- Saving Throws: Wisdom and Intelligence
- Skills: Choose two from: Arcana,History,Insight,Investigation,Intimidation,Perception,Religion,
- and Survival
Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:
- (a) a Light Crossbow and 20 bolts or (b) Any Simple Weapon
- (a) a Component Pouch or (b) Arcane Fcous
- (a) a Scholar's Pack or (b) Explorer's Pack
- Two Daggers
Quick build
First, make intelligence your highest score, then make constitution your second highest, third, choose the sage background.
Spellcasting
As a wielder of magic, gained from coming into contact with a powerful magical object, you have the ability to cast arcane magic.
Spellcasting Ability
Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Mage spells since you learn your spells through dedicated learning of your powers. You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a Mage spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.
Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier
Spellcasting Focus
You can use an arcane focus as a spellcasting focus for your Mage spells.
Cantrips
At 1st level, you know two cantrips of your choice from the Mage spell list. You learn additional Mage cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Mage table.
Spell Slots
The Mage table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your Mage spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell's level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
You prepare the list of Mage spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the Mage spell list. When you do so, choose a number of Mage spells equal to your Intelligence modifier + your Mage level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
For example, if you are a 3rd-level Mage, you have three 1st-level and one 2nd-level spell slot. With an Intelligence of 16, your list of prepared spells can include six spells of 1st or 2nd level, in any combination. If you prepare the 1st-level spell Magic Missile, you can cast it using a 1st-level or 2nd-level slot. Casting the spell doesn't remove it from your list of prepared spells.
You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of Mage spells requires time spent in prayer and meditation: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list.
Arcane Channeling
at 1st level, you have become a true conduit for the arcane and can channel it into various parts of your body. you may select a number of the options listed below equal to half your proficiency bonus rounded up.
- Mage feet: your walking speed increases by 10
- Arcane Gaze: you have the ability to see if an object is or isn't magical
- Magic arms: your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage + your intelligence modifier
- Mage Chest: your AC is increased by 2
- Arcane step: you can teleport 5 feet away from your current position using a bonus action
- Magic Speech: you gain advantage on wisdom(insight) ability checks, as well as charisma(persuasuion) ability checks
Mana Dice
At 2nd level, your use of magic has manifested in your ability to expend a form of magic known as Mana. You gain a number of Mana dice equal to your level + you proficicency bonus. The type of die is shown on your Mage table. Once you have run out of Mana Dice, you do not regain them until a long rest has been completed, after which they are fully restored
Mage Spear
Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Mana Dice to fuel a magic projectile called the Mage Spear. choose a target within 30ft, make a spell attack roll. on a hit, roll the number of Mana Dice you wish to expend, what is rolled is dealt as piercing damage to whatever you hit you can use your Mage Spear a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus.
Spear Enhancements
At 3rd level, you gain various ways to enhance your Mage Spear, and may choose a number of options equal to your proficiency bonus
- Mage Lance: the range is increased to 120ft:
- Mage Burst: The range is changed to 5 feet but can affect any targets within 5 feet of the target.
- Mage Beam: The first target behind the original target must make a dexterity saving throw or take the damage as well.
- Mage Blade: the damage done is now slashing damage
- Mage Hammer: the damage done is now bludgeoning damage
- Mage Aura: instead of a projectile, the first creature to enter a radius of 10ft from you must make a dexterity saving throw and takes damage on a failure
- Forceful Spear: the target is knocked back 10ft
- Weakening Spear: On a hit, the next attack roll against the target is made with advantage.
- Lucky Spear: For no additional cost, you can roll a Mana die and add it to the spell attack roll.
- Flaming Spear: the damage done is now fire damage
- Chilling Spear: the damage done is now cold damage
- Empowered Spear: you can add another mana die to the damage of your Mage Spear
Mage Infusion
At 3rd level, you enter into a selected archetype called an Infusion based on what item gave you your magic, which include: Infusion of Inferno and Infusion of Arcana which grant you features at levels 3, 6, 10, 14, and 17/
Ability score increase
At levels 4, 8, 12, 16, and 19, you can choose to take a +2 to any ability score, two +1's to two seperate ability scores, or take a feat.
Arcane Channeling
at 5th level, your channeling has grown stronger, and whichever options you selected are now emboldened with the following effects:
- Mage feet: your walking speed increases by 5 more feet
- Arcane Gaze: you have the ability to see what type of magic a magical item emanates
- Magic arms: your unarmed strikes deal 1d8 bludgeoning damage + your intelligence modifier
- Mage Chest: you gain resistance to one type of nonmagical damage that you choose
- Arcane step: you can teleport 5ft away from your current position using a free action once per turn
- Magic Speech: you gain expertise in Wisdom(Insight) and Charisma(persuasion) ability checks
Arcane Channeling
at 18th level, your channeling has grown stronger still, and your options are strengthened once more
- Mage feet: you no longer provoke opportunity attacks
- Arcane Gaze: you have the ability to see what type of magic a magical item emanates, and what it does
- Magic arms: your unarmed strikes deal 1d12 bludgeoning damage + your intelligence modifier
- Mage Chest: you gain resistance to nonmagical blidgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage
- Arcane step: you can teleport 5ft away from your current position using a free action twice per turn
- Magic Speech: you gain a +2 in Wisdom(Insight) and Charisma(persuasion) ability checks
Master Caster
At 20th level, you can cast any spell from the list of mage spells up to level six spells.
Mage Spell List
Cantrips
Chill Touch
Dancing Lights
Encode Thoughts
Guidance
Gust
Mage Hand
Message
Poison Spray
Ray of Frost
Resistance
Shocking Grasp
Thaumaturgy
1st level Spells
Alarm
Burning Hands
Catapult
Detect Magic
Cure Wounds
Ice Knife
Identify
Mage Armor
Magic Missile
Witch Bolt
2nd Level Spells
Arcane Lock
Borrowed Knowledge
Darkness
Locate Object
Magic Weapon
Misty Step
3rd Level Spells
Blink
Counterspell
Dispel Magic
Fireball
Fly
Haste
Lightning Bolt
4th Level Spells
Arcane Eye
Blight
Ice Storm
Stone Shape
Wall of Fire
5th Level Spells
Destructive Wave
Far Step
Maelstrom
Wall of Force
Wall Of Light
6th Level Spells
Arcane Gate
Gravity Fissure
Scatter
Wind Walk
7th Level Spells
Etherealness
Fire Storm
Mirage Arcane
Teleport
8th Level Spells
Antimagic Field
Control Weather
Earthquake
Telepathy
9th Level Spells
Astral Projection
Meteor Swarm
Power Word: Kill
Storm of Vengeance