War Caster
- Players Handbook (2024), page 204
- Ability score increase by 1 (either Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma) to a maximum of 20
- Advantage on Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration on a spell
- You can use a spell as a reaction instead of an opportunity attack, as long as it only affects one target and requires only one action
- If you are equipped with at least one weapon or shield, all spells require no somatic components anymore
The talent of a War Caster is particularly suitable for characters who enjoy using long concentration spells, but do not want to forgo full physical engagement. With this talent, the spellcaster receives advantage on all Constitution saving throws to maintain their concentration.
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What makes the talent even more powerful is the ability to cast a spell instead of an opportunity attack – as long as it only targets one and requires just one action to cast. And potentially casting two spells in one round is a really strong move.
And with the small ability score increase, albeit just by one point, you don’t have to give up on improved numbers completely.
