An Honest Wizard

The spell Forbiddence is a potent spell, protecting sacred areas. It can also help a DM develop a world with magical effects...

Clerics unfairly get access to Find the Path when wizards do not! Very useful spell of divination when used with forethought...

Blade Barrier is an imposing spell, ideal on larger battlefields. But how else might it work?

Tenser's Transformation allows a Wizard to live out their fighter fantasies...

Soul Cage sounds nasty, but it really only involves borrowing a soul for a little bit for some nice buffs...

Rob talks about editions of D&D and related a painful gaming memory from his past.

Mastering manipulation magic mocks mystery. Scatter sets your party up for victory.

Mental Prison is a vicious psychic attack that can be an effective control spell. A decent way to separate a for, but is it worth the slot?

Investiture of Wind is a nice mobility spell coupled with a nice defensive power. The offensive ability, however, offers options beyond its puny damage.

Investiture of Stone is solid as a defensive spell and a debuff/ control spell, but it's special mobility feature is what sets it apart...

Investiture of Ice is another flexible spell with more control and defense. Decently flexible, especially in cold environs.

Investiture of Flame is a very flashy spell that defends against two common Energy damage types and grants decent offensive abilities for a fairly long duration. Is it worthy of consideration?

Create Homunculus is a very useful spell to give yourself a mentally-attuned ally. How you use it will determine how useful it is.

Wall of Ice is marvelously effective on the battlefield - solid on the attack, decent on controlling the flow of your fors' movement.

True Seeing is the epitome of personal divination, and takes away the effectiveness of many nasty tricks. A must have, it seems!

The sixth-level spell Sunbeam is a ferocious multi-touch attack spell, a light spell and a debuffing spell all in one! It's hard to go wrong with this one!

Programmed Illusion is so flexible and useful even an old diviner must admit it's pretty good!

Rob talks about style clashes in a gaming group.

Orton's Irresistible Dance is a nifty control spell with a clever style. Does it hold up to other control spells?

Otiluke's Freezing Sphere is hands-down one of the most effective offensive spells we've looked at so far!

The Move Earth spell may not be flashy, but it can leave a huge imprint on your world!

Crowd control sometimes can involve controlling the actual crowd. Mass Suggestion makes controlling someone their idea. Very subtle, and therefore useful!

An easily-abused spell, Magic Jar gives necromancers a bad name as body-snatchers!

Guards and Wards makes attacking a Wizard in their home a nightmare - a smart wizard even moreso!

Globe of Invulnerability is an absolute must-have spell when preparing to fight against hostile spellcasters!

Flesh to Stone is a useful spell for targeting and defeating a single foe. Is it more versatile?

A versatile debuffing spell usable against several foes, Eyebite can tip close battles or eliminate opposition soundlessly. Very useful against small groups!

For an expensive but reliable form of magical security, Drawmij's Instant Summons keeps a distant item at hand and makes finding your most prized possessions much easier!

Rob looks at a diverse sampling of independent-published games from Free RPG Day.

Disintegrate. Just the name of this spell sends shivers up the spines of a wizard's foes!

Create Undead is an unsavory spell, certainly, but one that Grant's powerful allies through necromancy. Use wisely.

Wonderfully diverse options await you if you're forward-thinking enough to employ the Conti agency spell!

An attack spell with a huge area, Circle of Death is costly, but is it effective enough to justify the cost?

An iconic attack spell for powerful wizards, Chain Lightning surgically inflicts heavy damage? Is it the new best combat spell?

Sixth level starts off with a bang with the discussion of Arcane Gate, a very useful spell for bypassing barriers!

Swift Quiver is a somewhat lackluster spell for the ranger's ultimate spell level. Still, in certain circumstances it may be useful...

The ranger spell Conjure Volley gives the ranger a nice area attack option. How does it stack up to other casters' offense?

A paladin's final word in a battle is often their Destructive Wave spell. Nothing subtle here!

A paladin's Circle of Power spell is an extremely potent protection for the paladin's party. A must-have!

Rob talks about the future of AHW and his feelings on the treatment of the classes regarding access to magic.

The most powerful Smite a paladin receives access to is Banishing Smite. But does it feel suitably powerful?

The druid's Wrath of Nature spell is a bit of a mixed bag of control, damage-over-time, and direct damage. Together, this can make a fight against a druid in the right environment a nightmare!

It seems Xanathar's Guide to Everything brings druids a nice control spell in Maelstrom. Nice range and area with a chance to do damage? Yes please!

Mysteriously fast movement through nature is a hallmark of druids. Tree Stride is a spell to provide just that in a druid's home ground!

Druids have their own answer to death. In some ways, Reincarnate might be seen as superior to other such means!

Sometimes Nature speaks in whispers. To druids with Commune With Nature, it is a full-volume conversation.

With a lengthy ritual spell, druids can bring the gift of sentience to beasts and plants. Ever feel like trees are watching you? They might be!

An excellent abjuration, the druid's Antilife Shell is an excellent defense against many foes in the natural world and beyond!

A tool for clerics and paladins to wreak harm on enemies of the faith, Holy Weapon adds the stamp of authority to a weapon blow and a potent magical attack!

Raise Dead. Enough said.