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'''Metamagic''' is a [[Sorcerer]] Class Feature that allows the user to add additional effects to magic [[spells]].
'''Metamagic''' is a [[Sorcerer]] Class Feature that allows the user to add additional effects to magic [[spells]] in exchange for Sorcery Points.


== Metamagic types ==
When a metamagic passive is toggled on, affected spells will get a white glow and the Sorcery Points will be added to the spell cost.


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Two metamagic types are chosen at level 2, with one additional metamagic chosen at levels 3 and 10.
 
Sorcery Points are regained after a [[Resting|Long Rest]].
 
== List of Metamagic types ==
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Careful Spell|Careful Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 2+ || style="text-align:center;" | 1 || Allies automatically succeed [[Saving Throws]] against spells that required them.
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Careful Spell|Careful Spell|w=40}}
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| 1  
| Allies automatically succeed [[Saving Throws]] against spells that require them.
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Distant Spell|Distant Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 2+ || style="text-align:center;" | 1 || Extends the range of a spell by 50%  
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Distant Spell|Distant Spell|w=40}}
| 2+  
| 1  
| Extends the range of a spell by 50%. Melee spells are increased to {{Range|m=9|ft=30}}.
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Extended Spell|Extended Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 2+ || style="text-align:center;" | 1 || Double the duration of [[Condition|Conditions]], summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Extended Spell|Extended Spell|w=40}}
| 2+  
| 1  
| Double the duration of [[Condition|Conditions]], summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Twinned Spell|Twinned Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 2+ || style="text-align:center;" | 1 per Spell Slot level (Cantrips are 1) || Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature.  
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Twinned Spell|Twinned Spell|w=40}}
| 2+  
| 1 per Spell Slot level (Cantrips are 1)  
| Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature.  
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Heightened Spell|Heightened Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 3+ || style="text-align:center;" | 3 || Targets of spells that require [[Saving Throws]] have {{Disadvantage}} on their first Saving Throw.
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Heightened Spell|Heightened Spell|w=40}}
| 3+  
| 3  
| Targets of spells that require [[Saving Throws]] have {{Disadvantage}} on their first Saving Throw.
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Quickened Spell|Quickened Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 3+ || style="text-align:center;" | 3 || Spells that take an {{action|action}} take a {{action|bonus}} instead.
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Quickened Spell|Quickened Spell|w=40}}
| 3+  
| 3  
| Spells that take an {{action|action}} take a {{action|bonus}} instead.
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| '''{{SAI|Metamagic: Subtle Spell|Subtle Spell|w=40}}''' || style="text-align:center;" | 3+ || style="text-align:center;" | 1 || Spells You can cast spells while {{Cond|Silenced}}.
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Metamagic: Subtle Spell|Subtle Spell|w=40}}
| 3+  
| 1  
| You can cast spells while {{Cond|Silenced}}.
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==Related content==
* {{SAI|Seeking Spell|w=40}} - While not selectable as a normal metamagic option, this metamagic is available as an item passive attached to {{RarityItem|Spellseeking Gloves}}.
==Legacy/Inaccessible content==
* {{SAI|Metamagic: Empowered Spell|w=40}}


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Latest revision as of 22:42, 25 November 2024

Metamagic is a Sorcerer Class Feature that allows the user to add additional effects to magic spells in exchange for Sorcery Points.

When a metamagic passive is toggled on, affected spells will get a white glow and the Sorcery Points will be added to the spell cost.

Two metamagic types are chosen at level 2, with one additional metamagic chosen at levels 3 and 10.

Sorcery Points are regained after a Long Rest.

List of Metamagic types[edit | edit source]

Metamagic Level Sorcery Points Grants
Careful Spell Careful Spell 2+ 1 Allies automatically succeed Saving Throws against spells that require them.
Distant Spell Distant Spell 2+ 1 Extends the range of a spell by 50%. Melee spells are increased to  Range: 9 m / 30 ft.
Extended Spell Extended Spell 2+ 1 Double the duration of Conditions, summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
Twinned Spell Twinned Spell 2+ 1 per Spell Slot level (Cantrips are 1) Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature.
Heightened Spell Heightened Spell 3+ 3 Targets of spells that require Saving Throws have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on their first Saving Throw.
Quickened Spell Quickened Spell 3+ 3 Spells that take an Action take a Bonus action instead.
Subtle Spell Subtle Spell 3+ 1 You can cast spells while Silenced Silenced.

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Legacy/Inaccessible content[edit | edit source]