Core Class Features

Spellcasting (Level 1)

2014:

• Prepared spells = INT modifier + Wizard level
• Example: Level 5 with 18 INT = 9 prepared spells
• Level 20 with 20 INT = 25 prepared spells

2024:

• Fixed value from table (not INT-dependent)
• Level 5: 9 prepared spells
• Level 20: 22 prepared spells

Result: Nerf for optimized builds (20 INT), buff for suboptimal builds (16-18 INT)

Cantrip Formulas (Level 1) - STANDARD

• Was optional (Tasha's)
• After long rest, replace one cantrip with another from Wizard list

Spellbook (Level 1)

• Can be used as Spellcasting Focus
• Cannot be read by others without casting Identify

Ritual Adept (Level 1)

• Unchanged mechanically, just separated into its own named feature for visibility

Scholar (Level 2) - NEW

Gain Expertise in one skill: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion

Subclass Timing

• 2014: Level 2
• 2024: Level 3

Memorize Spell (Level 5) - NEW

During short rest, replace one prepared spell with another from spellbook

Spell Mastery (Level 18)

2014:

• Choose one 1st-level AND one 2nd-level spell
• Cast at lowest level without slots
• 8 hours to change

2024:

• Choose one 1st-level AND one 2nd-level spell
• Must have casting time of 1 action (new restriction)
• Cast at lowest level without slots
• Count as always prepared
• Swap on long rest

Lost: At-will Shield, Misty Step, Absorb Elements, Silvery Barbs (all non-action spells)

Epic Boon (Level 19) - NEW

Choose one Epic Boon feat

Recommended:

• Boon of Spell Recall: +1 INT/WIS/CHA (max 30); when casting level 1-4 spell, roll 1d4 - if result matches spell level, slot not expended
• Boon of Dimensional Travel: +1 any stat (max 30); bonus action teleport 60 ft (Prof bonus uses per long rest)

Subclass Changes

Subclass Count

• 2014: 8 subclasses (all eight schools of magic)
• 2024: 4 subclasses

Removed from core:

• School of Conjuration
• School of Enchantment
• School of Necromancy
• School of Transmutation

Savant Feature (All Subclasses)

All four 2024 subclasses gain Savant at level 3:

• Learn 2 additional spells from your school at level 3
• Learn 1 additional spell from your school each time you unlock new spell slot level
• All free additions to spellbook

Abjurer (formerly School of Abjuration)

Arcane Ward (Level 3):

• Now correctly applies resistances/vulnerabilities before reducing Ward HP
• NEW: Bonus action to expend spell slot and restore Ward HP = 2x slot level

Projected Ward (Level 6):

• Now correctly applies target's resistances/vulnerabilities

Spell Breaker (Level 10) - NEW: Replaces Improved Abjuration

• Learn Counterspell and Dispel Magic (always prepared)
• Can cast either as bonus action
• If you fail the check, spell slot not expended

Spell Resistance (Level 14):

• Unchanged: Advantage on saves vs spells, resistance to spell damage

Diviner (formerly School of Divination)

The Third Eye (Level 10):

• 2014: Action to activate
• 2024: Bonus action to activate

Benefits changed:

• 2014: Darkvision 60 ft; see invisible within 10 ft; read languages; see Ethereal 60 ft
• 2024: Darkvision 120 ft; cast See Invisibility without slot; read languages; see Ethereal 60 ft

Evoker (formerly School of Evocation)

Potent Cantrip:

• 2014: Level 6 feature
• 2024: Level 3 feature
• When cantrip with save/attack misses or target succeeds, target takes half damage

Sculpt Spells:

• 2014: Level 2 feature
• 2024: Level 6 feature
• Choose creatures = 1 + spell level; they auto-succeed on save and take no damage

Illusionist (formerly School of Illusion)

Improved Illusions (Level 3):

2014 (Improved Minor Illusion at Level 2):

• Learn Minor Illusion
• Create sound and image simultaneously

2024:

• Learn Minor Illusion
• Cast Minor Illusion as bonus action
• Create sound and image simultaneously
• Cast Illusion spells without verbal components
• Illusion spells have +60 ft range (if cast >10 ft away)

Phantasmal Creatures (Level 6) - NEW: Replaces Malleable Illusions

• Learn Summon Beast and Summon Fey (always prepared)
• Once per long rest: Cast either without expending slot
• Appear as illusions (flavor only)

Illusory Self (Level 10):

• 2014: Reaction to make attack auto-miss (once per short/long rest)
• 2024: Reaction to make attack auto-miss (Prof bonus uses per long rest); can expend 2nd+ level slot as free action to regain one use

New Wizard Spells (2024)

Cantrips:

• Elementalism
• Thunderclap (was Druid only)
• Toll the Dead (was Cleric only)

Notable Additions:

• 1st: Ice Knife, Arcane Vigor
• 3rd: Summon Fey (was Druid/Warlock)
• 5th: Circle of Power (was Paladin only), Steel Wind Strike, Summon Dragon
• 6th: Summon Fiend
• 7th-8th: Various new signature spells

Key Takeaways

Added:

• Cantrip swapping after long rest
• Spellbook as focus
• Scholar (Expertise)
• Memorize Spell (short rest spell swap)
• Savant feature (free spells)
• Epic Boons at 19
• Various subclass improvements

Removed:

• 4 subclasses (Conjuration, Enchantment, Necromancy, Transmutation)
• At-will Shield/Misty Step (Spell Mastery restriction)
• Prepared spell scaling with INT (now fixed)

Changed:

• Subclass at level 3 instead of 2
• Spell Mastery limited to action-time spells
• Fixed prepared spells (INT-independent)

Subclass-Specific:

• Abjurer: Spell Breaker (bonus action Counterspell/Dispel, no slot loss on failure)
• Diviner: The Third Eye now bonus action with better benefits
• Evoker: Potent Cantrip at 3 (was 6), Sculpt Spells at 6 (was 2)
• Illusionist: Silent casting, +60 ft range, bonus action Minor Illusion, multiple Illusory Self uses