Do Arcane Tricksters have spell slots?

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Do Arcane Tricksters have spell slots?

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Yes, Arcane Tricksters do have spell slots, which are a crucial part of their magical abilities as a half-caster class, and they can cast Wizard spells from the Enchantment and Illusion schools. The number of spell slots an Arcane Trickster has depends on their level, with a maximum of 11 spell slots at 20th level.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arcane Trickster Spell Slots

Understanding Arcane Trickster Spell Slots

  1. How many spell slots do Arcane Tricksters get?: Arcane Tricksters are considered half-casters, only getting spell slots up to 4th level, and have a maximum of 11 spell slots at 20th level.
  2. How do you regain spell slots in Arcane Trickster?: You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
  3. Can an Arcane Trickster use a spell book?: An Arcane Trickster casts Wizard spells but doesn’t use a spellbook.

Arcane Trickster Spells and Cantrips

  1. Can Arcane Trickster learn any wizard spell?: Arcane Tricksters do use the Wizard spell list, but they are only allowed to learn spells from the Enchantment and Illusion schools.
  2. How many Cantrips can an arcane trickster have?: Arcane Tricksters gain the ability to cast Wizard spells and learn three cantrips: Mage Hand and two other cantrips of your choice from the wizard spell list.
  3. Can Arcane Trickster change Cantrips?: There isn’t a provision in the rules to replace a cantrip once chosen.

Using Spell Scrolls and Magic Items

  1. Can Arcane Trickster use spell scrolls?: The bottom line is yes, they can attempt to use the scroll if the spell is on their class’s spell list.
  2. Can Arcane Trickster use fireball?: Speaking of subclasses – Arcane Trickster Rogues and Eldritch Knight Fighters can both also learn Fireball.
  3. Can arcane trickster use staff of power?: No, an Arcane Trickster pulls their spells from the Wizard Spell List, but unless they took at least one level of Wizard then they are not actually a Wizard, and cannot attune to the Staff of Power.

Playing an Arcane Trickster

  1. What magic can Arcane Trickster use?: You’re limited almost exclusively to Enchantment and Illusion spells for your leveled spells, but both of those schools work very well for Arcane Tricksters.
  2. How do I make my arcane trickster better?: Recommended Arcane Trickster Ability Scores include pouring most of your ability points into Dexterity, followed by Intelligence, and then Constitution.
  3. Are Arcane Trickster spells always prepared?: Known Spells: Arcane Trickster Spells are Always Prepared.

Multiclassing and Familiars

  1. How does Arcane Trickster work with Multiclassing?: When calculating multiclass spell slots, you count one third of Arcane Trickster levels and half of Ranger levels, both rounded down.
  2. Can an arcane trickster have a familiar?: If you go Arcane Trickster, you can get the spell find familiar.
  3. Can arcane tricksters wear armor?: If you want to wear light armor you’ll want to invest in the Arcane Armor Training feat, and maybe Arcane Armor Mastery when you can spare a feat for it.

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