D&D: Five Items That Will Make Anyone a Spellcaster
In D&D, spellcasters wield unimaginable power. But you don’t have to play a spellcaster to cast spells, just grab one of these items.
Being a spellcaster in D&D is where it’s at. Spells enable you to do things that are outside of the “normal rules.” Whether it’s damaging multiple enemies in a fiery explosion, or reshaping all of reality at a whim, spells are powerful tools for any D&D character.
Of course, you don’t have to play a spellcaster to cast a bunch of spells as though you were one. All you really need is the right mix of magic items. Here are a few that will grant even the most magically inept character a chance to feel like a spellcaster.
Throne’s Command Weapon
Weapons “of Throne’s Command” are a new category of magical weapons introduced in The Book of Many Things. These weapons are typically bedecked in ornate gold filigree and covered in deep blue and maroon jewels. A Throne’s Command weapon is typically a +1 weapon hat grants proficiency in Intimidation and Persuasion if its bearer doesn’t already have those.
But what really makes the weapon stand out is the spellcasting powers it imparts upon a bearer. With one of these weapons, a character can cast Command, Zone of Truth, Compulsion, Banishment, or Dominate Person, enabling you to play the part of a powerful Enchanter at a moment’s notice.
Necklace of Prayer Beads
Circlet of Blasting
This bejeweled circlet allows its bearer to play the part of an Evoker, granting them the ability to shoot fiery rays at foes by casting the Scorching Ray spell. Sure, you can only do so once per day, so you’ll probably want to use this when you really need to hit someone at a distance. But it’s a handy way to get the feel for being a blaster Wizard or the like.
Ring of Spell Storing
Of course, if you really want to be a spellcaster without being a spellcaster, there’s always the Ring of Spell Storing. This magical ring allows one character to “store” up to five levels worth of spells inside it at any given moment. And it allows another character to cast any of those spells as an action, using the stats of the original caster.
But it’s a great way to spread the spellcasting around in your party.
Ring of the Copycat
However, for the ultimate in spellcasting items, one should turn to the recently released Chains of Asmodeus. This book, in addition to having some of the toughest devils this side of the Monster Manual, also features a swath of powerful items that add all sorts of fun wrinkles to any character.
But of all the items, the Ring of the Copycat really stands out. Because it gives you a much freer spellcasting ability. You can channel energy from your allies to cast spells. Any time an ally within 60 feet of you casts a spell, you can use your own reaction to cast that spell at the same or a different target. You can effectively clone someone’s spellcasting like you’re a Final Fantasy party exploiting their way through the most powerful bosses.
With these items, even the beefiest Barbarian can be a spellcaster for a day.
