Who Can Use Wish 5e?

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The Wish spell in Dungeons & Dragons 5e is a 9th-level conjuration spell that can be used by Wizards, Sorcerers, and Bards, as well as Arcana Domain Clerics and Warlocks with a Genie patron, and individuals who possess certain magic items such as the Efreeti Bottle, Luck Blade, or Ring of Three Wishes. These classes and items provide characters with the ability to cast Wish, which can duplicate any spell of 8th level or lower, bypassing any requirements of the original spell, including material components.

Understanding Wish 5e

Basic Use of Wish

The Wish spell is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast, allowing them to alter reality according to their desires by simply speaking aloud. The basic use of this spell is to duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: What classes can learn Wish 5e? A: Wizards, Sorcerers, Bards, Arcana Domain Clerics, and Warlocks with a Genie patron can learn Wish.
2. Q: Can Druids learn Wish? A: No, Druids cannot learn Wish as it is not available to them through their spell list or any of their subclasses.
3. Q: What are the rules for wishes in D&D? A: The basic rule for Wish is that it can duplicate any spell of 8th level or lower, and it can also be used to create more complex effects, but this may come with risks such as losing the ability to use Wish again.
4. Q: Can Warlocks learn Wish? A: Only Warlocks with a Genie patron can learn Wish.
5. Q: Can you wish for a Tarrasque? A: Yes, you can use Wish to kill a Tarrasque or transport it to another plane of existence, but the specifics depend on the DM’s interpretation.
6. Q: Can you use Wish to learn a spell? A: While Wish can duplicate the effects of a spell, it does not grant the caster knowledge of the spell or allow them to add it to their spellbook.
7. Q: Can the Wish spell be counterspelled? A: Yes, Wish can be counterspelled, but doing so requires careful planning and preparation, such as having Counterspell ready in a high-level slot.
8. Q: Can you use Wish to cast other 9th level spells? A: No, Wish cannot be used to cast other 9th-level spells, as the spell you duplicate with Wish can be cast at a higher level, but only up to 8th level.
9. Q: How many times can you use the Wish spell? A: In theory, you could use Wish hundreds of times, but each time you cast Wish for one of the ‘other’ effects, you risk losing the ability to use Wish again if you roll a 33 or lower on a d100.
10. Q: Can Clerics get the Wish spell? A: Only Clerics with the Arcana Domain can learn Wish through their Arcane Mastery subclass feature.
11. Q: What is Rule 0 of DND? A: Rule Zero, also known as GM fiat, states that the GM has the ultimate say in all rules matters and can introduce new rules or exceptions to rules at their leisure.
12. Q: What is the 65% rule in D&D? A: The 65% rule refers to the idea that if you can’t hit a 65% mark in terms of effectiveness, your character is less effective than intended, and if you’re above the 65% mark, you’re more effective than the game assumes.
13. Q: What is the 5 foot rule in D&D? A: The 5-foot rule allows you to use your move speed to move 5 feet and avoid any attacks of opportunity.
14. Q: What are the three rules of wishes? A: The three traditional rules of wishes, often associated with genies, are that you cannot kill anyone, make people fall in love, or bring anyone back from the dead.
15. Q: How powerful is Wish 5e? A: Wish is extremely powerful, as it can do virtually anything, from undoing recent events to creating non-magical items of significant value, restoring hit points to multiple individuals, or granting resistances and immunities to spells and damage types.