Optimizing Wizard Abilities: Casting Levitate, Invisibility, and Magic Weapon Simultaneously in Dungeons Dragons 5E
Magic prowess in the world of Dungeons Dragons (DD) is crucial for survival, especially for wizards. If you're a wizard and you need Levitate, Invisibility, and Magic Weapon to be active in preparation for a battle, here's how you can achieve that in Dungeons Dragons 5th Edition (DD 5E).
1. Spell Preparation
Before you start, ensure that your wizard has the spells prepared. Both Invisibility and Levitate are 2nd-level spells. Wizards have the luxury of choosing from their spellbook spells after a long rest. Magic Weapon, although it's a 2nd-level spell, requires some special considerations for simultaneous casting.
2. Casting Order and Strategy
For a seamless and efficient casting process, you'll need to consider your spellcasting strategy carefully.
Method 1: Using a Sorcerer’s Quickened Spell
As a wizard, unless you multiclass into Sorcerer, you can't cast two spells in one turn. However, by multiclassing into Sorcerer, you can utilize the Quickened Spell metamagic option. Here's how you can do it:
Cast Invisibility (2nd-level).
As a bonus action, use Quickened Spell to cast Levitate (2nd-level).
Cast Magic Weapon (2nd-level) using your action.
By multiclassing, you can cast all three spells in one turn for a quick and efficient setup before battle.
Method 2: Ritual Casting of Magic Weapon
If you're pressed for time and don't want to use your spell slots, Magic Weapon can be cast as a ritual. This requires an extra 10 minutes of casting time but allows you to prepare for the battle without using spell slots. However, it's less efficient if the situation is time-sensitive.
Method 3: Using Higher-Level Spell Slots
Another strategy is to use a 3rd-level spell slot to cast Invisibility and Levitate, leaving you with a 2nd-level slot for Magic Weapon in a single turn.
3. Preparing for Battle
In a standard approach where you are not multiclassed and need to take turns:
In the first turn, cast Invisibility.
In the second turn, cast Levitate.
In the third turn, cast Magic Weapon.
This method ensures all the spells are active by the time the battle begins, providing your wizard with an effective array of utilities.
4. Consider Additional Buffs and Items
If you have any items or abilities that can help with faster casting, such as a spell that enhances your casting speed, use them to maximize your time and efficiency.
Summary
To have Levitate, Invisibility, and Magic Weapon active in preparation for a battle, you can either multiclass into Sorcerer for the Quickened Spell metamagic option or take turns casting each spell separately. If time is of the essence, casting Magic Weapon as a ritual is a viable option if you have the necessary preparation time before the encounter.
Conclusion
By employing the right strategies and preparations, you can ensure your wizard is ready with all the necessary magic before any battle. Whether by multiclassing or careful planning, the key is to optimize your casting time to outsmart your opponents and secure victory in Dungeons Dragons 5E.