Which Classes Know All Spells?

Clerics, druids, and paladins are the classes that know all spells on their respective spell lists, except for cantrips. These classes have access to a wide range of magical abilities and can prepare spells from their spell lists, giving them a significant advantage in terms of spellcasting versatility.

Understanding Spellcasting Classes

To further explore the world of spellcasting, let’s dive into some frequently asked questions about magic classes and spellcasting abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which class knows the most spells? The Wizard class has the most potential and usually knows the most spells in actuality, but Clerics and Druids know more spells if the DM is uncooperative and doesn’t provide access to spellbooks and spell scrolls.

2. What classes have known spells? Bards, Eldritch Knights, Rangers, Arcane Tricksters, Sorcerers, and Warlocks know a number of spells from their class’s spell list, while Clerics, Druids, and Paladins know all the spells on their spell list.

3. What classes can learn spells? Druid, Ranger, Cleric, Paladin, Wizard, Warlock, Sorcerer, Bard, and Artificer can all learn spells, each with their own spell list and flavor.

4. What are the 8 schools of magic? The eight classic schools of magic are abjuration, alteration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, illusion, invocation, and necromancy.

5. What are the 11 schools of witchcraft and wizardry? The 11 schools of witchcraft and wizardry include Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, Mahoutokoro, Uagadou, Castelobruxo, Ilvermorny, and four other lesser-known schools.

6. What are the 6 types of magic? The six types of magic are divination, astrology, incantations, alchemy, sorcery, and necromancy.

7. Do 10th level spells exist? Yes, 10th-level spells do exist, including powerful spells like Lefeber’s weave mythal and Tolodine’s killing word.

8. Do Rangers know all their spells? Rangers know all the spells on their spell list, except for cantrips.

9. Do druids learn all spells? Druids don’t learn spells in the classical sense; instead, they can prepare spells from the complete list of druid spells each morning.

10. Do 12th level spells exist? Only one 12th-level spell has ever been created, Karsus’s Avatar, which enabled Karsus to steal the power of a deity.

11. Do sorcerers know all spells? Sorcerers don’t prepare spells; instead, they know a set number of spells from the Sorcerer Spells list, which they can choose at character creation.

12. How many known spells can you have? There is no limit to the number of known spells a character can have, but prepared casters can only choose a certain number of spells to prepare at the beginning of a long rest.

13. What is the strongest spell in Hogwarts? The Avada Kedavra spell is considered the strongest spell in Hogwarts, capable of instantly killing enemies and cursing others.

14. How many endless spells are there? Each wizard can only have one endless spell per army, as stated in the core book.

15. What language are most spells in Harry Potter? Most spells in the Harry Potter series are based on Latin roots, reflecting the author’s studies in French and Classics.