Questions tagged [multi-classing]
For questions about multiclassing, the practice of advancing more than one character class on a single character either simultaneously or serially.
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What is a multiclass psionic manifester's manifester level?
Psionics overview versus Overchannel
The definition of manifester level (ML) in the psionics overview says (SRD, emphasis added):
The variables of a power’s effect often depend on its manifester ...
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Does Propelling Sorcery work with Sorcerer multiclass?
Propelling Sorcery
The force of your magic can be used to propel yourself or another. You know the following blood magic effect.
Blood Magic—Propelling Sorcery You channel your magic outward into a ...
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Hi I'm curious how the spellslinger works? I.e. can I play it as a universalist or not?
I'm building a character for Pathfinder 1e planning on multiclassing as a wizard (spellslinger) / rogue (chameleon) ultimately as a sniper.
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Is the Prerequesite of the "Relentless Hex" Invocation to be lvl 7 or to have 7 lvls in Warlock? [duplicate]
The question is basically in the title.
The prerequesites for relentless hex are:
Prerequisites: Level 7+; hex spell or a warlock feature that curses
(Xanathar's Guide to Everything, p.57).
If I now ...
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Converting 2e characters to 5e, specifically magic items
I have been playing for quite a few years in 2e, and we have had the same party for about 12 years now; we don't play too often but are thinking about converting to 5e, and don't want start from the ...
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Multiclass casters and staves
(this started with Animists, I moved the second question here)
I think a Fighter multiclassing into a Wizard with Basic Wizard Spellcasting could prepare a staff, and expand a spell slot during ...
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Does a Wizard with a Beguiler dip learn Beguiler spells when gaining Wizard levels?
Sort of the reverse of an older question I posed here before.
The Beguiler learns (most) spells in a pecular manner:
Spells: A beguiler casts arcane spells, which are drawn from the beguiler spell ...
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Spell slots of a Sorlock multiclass
I'm playing as a Warlock 3/ Sorcerer 3 multiclass, which would make me a 6th-level spellcaster. So whenever I use a Warlock spell like Hex and don't want to upcast it, can I use my Sorcerer spell ...
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Paladin/Warlock Multiclass [closed]
I am playing a Leonin Paladin/2 and thinking of multiclassing into Warlock. Just wondering if A. if it is a good idea B. what Patron would work best C. if I should how many levels should I put in?
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What can a ranger 1/paladin 1 do with their spell slots?
Paladins and rangers get their spellcasting at level 2, as they are half-casters. However, a ranger 1/paladin 1 would have the spell slots of a 1st-level full caster. Would this hypothetical character ...
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What are the risks and implications of this fighter-multiclass-buffing house rule?
I’m considering house ruling the Fighter class’s Extra Attack feature. The change would be to the second paragraph, which would now read:
The number of attacks increases to three when you reach 11th ...
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If a multiclassed Sorcerer/Wizard both knows and prepares Magic Missile, does it count as both a Sorcerer spell and a Wizard spell? [duplicate]
I'm building a new character for our weekly game and a build-around that I think could be fun is to optimize for the number of times I roll on the Wild Magic Surge table while dealing respectable ...
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Can I as a Wizard multiclass learn higher level spells through Spell Scrolls despite not being able to cast them?
I am an Arcane Trickster 3/Wizard 2. Based on the multiclass spell slot table, I have two 2nd level spell slots. These are my questions though:
Can I copy the Misty Step spell, a level 2 spell, into ...
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Is there any way to use Dexterity for spellcasting or as a named spellcasting ability?
I've always wondered about creating a character who trains to use every spellcasting ability.
The publication of Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants introduces the possibility of using Strength in a ...
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How many alchemical items can I create per day with Alchemist Dedication?
Alchemist Dedication says you get 2* free infused reagents per day. This part is clear :
You gain the alchemist’s infused reagents class feature, gaining a number of reagents each day equal to your ...
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Does bonus damage from Thrown Weapon Fighting affect the ability Deflect Missiles?
All Monks of level 3 and higher have the trait "Deflect Missiles".
A Monk can multiclass into one of the classes that offer a fighting style, and take the fighting style "Thrown Weapon ...
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What are the multiclassing rules for Ultramodern 5 Redux?
What are the multiclassing rules for Ultramodern 5 Redux? Since the classes are different than the standard 5e fantasy, I'm not quite certain what gets carried over or not from class to class.
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How do Multiclassed Bard/Class-With-Performances calculate their benefits from feats affecting Bardic Performance?
Viewing my question about how classes that grant bardic performances interact with Pathfinder Chronicler may be useful pre-reading, because it lists a whole bunch of the classes that grant bardic ...
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Literacy and Dual Classing AD&D Proficiencies?
I've got a bunch of players about to dual class and they aren't supposed to use their old class abilities, but some basic things bother me:
Reading/Writing
Their Native Language
Foreign languages ...
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Can a rogue/Kensei monk use Sneak Attack with a Kensei weapon?
The 3rd-level feature of the UA Kensei Monk subclass, Path of the Kensei, reads as follows:
You gain proficiency with three martial weapons of your choice. A martial weapon is considered a kensei ...
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Does the Fighter Dedication require Strength AND Dexterity, or Strength OR Dexterity?
In general, Fighters are free to choose between these stats when building for the class. They must invest in one, but rarely need both.
However, as written, the Fighter dedication appears to require ...
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Does an Epic character in 3.5 get new spells if they pick up a new base class?
In 3.5, the epic rules rules
state that no new spell slots
are obtained after level 20. But if a 20th level wizard, say, picks up a level of cleric to get to level 21 (20 Wiz 1 Clr) does that ...
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Does Paladin Fighting Style: Defense count as a separately named feature from Fighter: Fighting Style Defense for stacking?
Fighter class feature says
You adopt a particular style of fighting as your specialty. Choose one of the following options. You can't take a Fighting Style option more than once, even if you later ...
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Are psi cantrips independent with the same name?
(I know the title is bad, but I couldn't make it good and short, feel free to edit it)
Clark, the 11th level Cleric takes Psychic Dedication as one of his class feats. His Wisdom is 20, his Charisma ...
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Could both sides of a multi-caster gestalt use Cleric Spell Access from the Rainbow Servant PrC?
The capstone ability of the Rainbow Servant prestige class states:
Cleric Spell Access: A 10th-level rainbow servant can learn and cast spells from the cleric list, even if they don't appear on the ...
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