Sorcerer Resurged

A hoard of zombies is engulfed in purple flames, as a single half-orc levitates over the raging inferno, his outstretched hands covered in soot and his heart burning with the same arcane glow that surrounds him.

Intrigued by the unnatural way light bent around the young elf's silhouette, a guard reaches a hand towards her. With a single glance, she floods his mind with devastating visions of the future, paralyzing him on the spot as she calmly wanders into the keep.

After hurling a freezing blast of magic at the towering troll, the young halfling smiles to herself. She turns her back to the monster, unaware that the chaotic magic that she just commanded has turned her into a newt.

Sorcerers are inherently attuned to the magic of the world. Their power is limited only by their willingness to face risk by digging ever deeper within themselves. This natural connection to the arcane makes them stand out from other wielders of magic, as they are able to manifest otherworldly powers as second nature and bend spells to their will.

Cantrips

At 1st level, you know four cantrips of your choice from the sorcerer spell list. At higher levels, you learn additional sorcerer cantrips of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Sorcerer table.

When you gain a level in this class, you can replace one of the sorcerer cantrips you know with another cantrip from the sorcerer spell list.

Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher

You know three 1st-level spells of your choice from the sorcerer spell list.

The Spells Known column of the Sorcerer table shows when you learn more sorcerer spells of your choice. Each of these spells must be of a level equal to or lower than your Spell Maximum, as shown on the Sorcerer table. For instance, when you reach 3rd level in this class, you can learn two new spells of 1st or 2nd level.

Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the sorcerer spells you know and replace it with another spell from the sorcerer spell list, which must be of a level equal to or lower than your Spell Maximum.

Sorcery Points

You have a number of sorcery points equal to your Charisma modifier + your Sorcerer level (minimum of 2 points) to cast your sorcerer spells of 1st level and higher, as well as activating other arcane abilities. To cast a sorcerer spell, you must expend a number of sorcery points equal to twice the level you want to cast the spell at. You regain all expended sorcery points each time you finish a short or long rest.

For example, if you know the 1st-level spell burning hands, you can cast it as a 1st-level spell by spending 2 sorcery points, or as a 2nd-level spell by spending 4 points. You can never spend sorcery points to cast a spell as a level higher than your Spell Maximum.

Spellcasting Ability

Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your sorcerer spells. Your sense of self allows you to control the power of your innate magic. You use your Charisma whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a sorcerer spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.

Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier

Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier

High Level Spells

Spells of 6th-level and higher are particularly taxing to cast. Once you cast a spell of 6th level or higher you can’t cast a spell of that level again until you finish a Long Rest, even if you have enough Sorcery Points to do so. Starting at level 19, you can cast two 6th-level spells before you finish a Long Rest, and at level 20, you can cast two 7th-level spell slots before you finish a Long Rest.

Spellcasting Focus

You can use an arcane focus as a spellcasting focus for your sorcerer spells. Alternatively, your body works as a spellcasting focus for your sorcerer spells. You must have a free hand to cast spells that require somatic or material components, and you must still provide material components that are consumed by a spell or have a gold cost.

Sorcerous Bolt

You can channel your magic into destructive bolts of elemental damage to hurl at your enemies. As an action, you can make a ranged spell attack against a creature or object you can see within 120 ft. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 + your Charisma modifier damage of your Spark damage type.

As you gain levels in this class, you can hurl additional bolts as part of the same action, two bolts at level 5, three bolts at level 11, and four bolts at level 17. You can direct the bolts at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each bolt.

Chaos Mage

Your innate power comes from the wild forces of chaos that underlie the order of creation, tapping into the most raw and unruly form of magic. You might have been exposed to an event of powerful wild magic, perhaps through a planar portal leading to the plane of Limbo, or you were chosen by a powerful fey creature, or marked by a demon.

However it came to be, this chaotic energy churns within you, waiting for any outlet. Chaos mages are often feared for their unpredictability, yet they hold great potential due to their ties to the force of destiny itself.

Elemental Control

3rd-level Elementalist feature

The power of your sorcerous spark allows you ways of controlling the elements associated with it. You learn one cantrip based on your Spark damage type, according to the following table:

Entrhalling Gaze

3rd-level Mesmerist feature

With a single glance you can alter a creature’s impression of you, potentially turning foes into allies. You can spend 1 sorcery point as a Bonus Action to choose one creature within 30 feet that can see you. The creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or have it’s opinion of you magically altered: if the creature is hostile against you, it becomes indifferent; and if it is indifferent, it becomes charmed by you. The effect lasts for one hour or until you make an action that would alter the creature's impression of you.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Mesmeric Magic

3rd-level Mesmerist feature

Your magic is specially tuned to alter perception and twist minds. Whenever you cast a 1st level or higher spell from the enchantment or illusion schools of magic you regain one sorcery point.

Mirage Veil

6th-level Mesmerist feature

A thin layer of illusion obscures your form from others. Attacks against you have Disadvantage. If you take damage, this effect is suppressed until the start of your next turn. Additionally, any roll made to identify you is made with Disadvantage.

Illusory Spellwork

10th-level Mesmerist feature

You can create illusory replicas of spells that are just as powerful, if not more. When you cast a spell of 1st level or higher you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell's level to alter it in the following ways:

• The spell’s school becomes illusion.
• The spell only affects creatures of your choice within its range, up to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one).
• If the spell deals damage of a type other than psychic, it instead deals psychic damage.
• If the spell requires a saving throw of any ability other than intelligence, targets must make an intelligence saving throw instead.

Field of Distortion

18th-level Mesmerist feature

Your illusory veil expands greatly, distorting the world around you. Creatures of your choice within 30 feet of you have Disadvantage on saving throws, attack rolls and perception checks, and they treat this area as difficult terrain. As a Bonus Action, you can spend sorcery points to increase the range of the field by 10 feet for each point spent, up to your Charisma modifier. This increase lasts for 10 minutes.

Occult Rituals

3rd-level Witch feature

Choose one of the following classes: cleric, druid, warlock, or wizard. You learn two spells from that class’s list and they count as sorcerer spells for you. The spells must be of a level equal to or lower than your Spell Maximum and they must have the ritual tag. Whenever you level up you can replace one of these spells with another spell that fits the requirements. You can cast any spells you know with the ritual tag as rituals.

Witchcraft

3rd-level Witch feature

You gain proficiency with Herbalism kits, and one other Artisan tool of your choice. Additionally, whenever you finish a long rest, you can create one common magic item or potion. The item remains magical until you finish a long rest again, in which case you can choose for it to maintain its power for another day, or craft a new item.

Witch's Talisman

3rd-level Witch feature

You craft a particularly powerful token to aid in your labor. Choose one of the following talisman options. Your talisman functions as an arcane focus.

• Awakened familiar: You know the find familiar spell and can cast it as part of a long rest without spending material components. Familiars you summon in this way gain additional hit points equal to your sorcerer level and are able to understand and speak one language you know. When you summon a familiar this way choose one ability, whenever they make an ability check with that ability, they gain a bonus to the roll equal to your Charisma modifier.
• Book of Shadows: You learn two spells from the class you chose for your Occult Rituals feature. The spells must be of a level equal to or lower than your Spell Maximum. Additionally, whenever you would learn an additional sorcerer spell or cantrip, you can choose the new spell from the selected spell list or the sorcerer spell list.
• Bubbling Cauldron: You have proficiency with the poisoner’s kits. When a creature drinks any potion or poison you brew using this cauldron, instead of rolling dice it treats any damage or healing as the maximum roll. Additionally, when you brew a potion with a temporary effect, you double the effect’s duration.

• Crystal Ball: You know the augury spell and can cast it as an action without spending sorcery points or material components. Once you cast augury in this way you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Additionally, whenever you cast a divination spell while holding this talisman, you regain one sorcery point.
• Poppet Doll: As part of a long rest, you can create a small effigy of a creature you know, you must include material extracted from that creature such as a lock of hair, nail clippings, or a drop of blood. While holding this talisman, you can cast spells with a range of touch on the associated creature as long as they are within 1 mile from you.

If your talisman is damaged or destroyed, you can craft a new one with the same properties as part of a long rest. When you gain a level in this class, you may replace your witch’s talisman with another from the list.

Wicked Hexer

6th-level Witch feature

You are particularly vicious at cursing, causing enemies to become susceptible to further punishment. Creatures under the effect of one of your spells have Disadvantage on saving throws against your spells, including those made to end an ongoing effect.

Toil and Trouble

10th-level Witch feature

Choose a second option for your Witch’s Talisman feature and gain its benefits.

Additionally, when you use your Witchcraft feature you can choose to craft two common magical items, or one uncommon magical item.

Coven's Might

18th-level Witch feature

Choose a third option for your Witch’s Talisman feature and gain its benefits. Additionally, you can perform an hour-long ritual to form a coven with a number of creatures up to your Charisma modifier. As long as a member of the coven is within 120 feet from you, you both gain the following benefits:

• You have Advantage on saving throws.
• You can use the help action as a Bonus Action, as long as you use it to help another member of the coven.
• When you cast a spell that requires concentration, another member of the coven can hold concentration of the spell.
• When a member of the coven is hit with an attack, another member can use their reaction to switch places with them, becoming the new target of the attack

Manifestations of Power

Each sorcerer has a unique connection to the magical forces that flow through them. As such, their magic reveals itself in a variety of ways, known as their Manifestations of Power. These manifestations give each sorcerer a signature way of using their abilities, altering their spellcraft or transforming their body.

As a sorcerer gains a better grasp over their own mystic potential, they gain more manifestations, as shown in the Sorcerer table. If a manifestation of power has prerequisites, you must meet them to learn it.

When you use your sorcerous bolt ability, you can concentrate the bolts into a single blast of elemental power. Choose one point within 120 feet of you, creatures within 5 feet must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC or take 2d8 damage of your Spark damage type. This damage increases to 3d8 at 11th-level and 4d8 at 17th level.