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(Correct the spell progression up to and including level 10; make the Replacement Spell Feature explicit; and clean up some verbiage.)
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'''Arcane Trickster''' is a [[Rogue#Level 3|Subclass]] of [[Rogue]]. These Rogues are capable of [[Spells|spellcasting]] (from the [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]]) and use their spells to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Arcane Tricksters use [[Intelligence]] as their spellcasting modifier.
'''Arcane Trickster''' is a [[Rogue#Level 3|Subclass]] of [[Rogue]]. These Rogues are capable of [[Spells|spellcasting]] (from the [[Wizard Spell List]]) and use their spells to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Arcane Tricksters use [[Intelligence]] as their spellcasting modifier.


== Subclass Features ==
== Subclass Features ==
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{{SubclassNote|Rogue}}
=== Level 3 ===
=== Level 3 ===
==== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ====
* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Intelligence}}
* '''[[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]:''' Arcane Trickster Spells are Always Prepared.
* {{SmallIcon|2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)''
* {{SmallIcon|2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)''
* Learn the {{SmallIcon|Mage Hand Icon.png}} [[Mage Hand]] cantrip
* Learn the {{SmallIcon|Mage Hand Icon.png}} [[Mage Hand]] cantrip
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* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* New Level 1 spells available:
* New Level 1 spells available:
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* {{SmallIcon|3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* {{SmallIcon|3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]] (schools of [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] or [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] only). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.
 
=== Level 5 ===
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.
 
=== Level 6 ===
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.


=== Level 7 ===
=== Level 7 ===
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* {{SmallIcon|4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* {{SmallIcon|4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* {{SmallIcon|2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slot.)''{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* {{SmallIcon|2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slot.)''{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 2 Spells from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]] (schools of [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] or [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] only). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* New Level 2 [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] and [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] spells available:
* New Level 2 [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] and [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] spells available:
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.


=== Level 8 ===
=== Level 8 ===


* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* New Level 2 spells available:
* New Level 2 spells available:
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.


=== Level 9 ===
=== Level 9 ===
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==== {{SAI|Magical Ambush|w=40}} ====
==== {{SAI|Magical Ambush|w=40}} ====
*  While you are {{Cond|Hiding}}, your targets have {{Disadvantage}} on {{SavingThrow}}s against your [[Spells]].
*  While you are {{Cond|Hiding}}, your targets have {{Disadvantage}} on {{SavingThrow}}s against your [[Spells]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.


=== Level 10 ===
=== Level 10 ===


* '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 6''' ''(You gain two additional Level 1 Spell Slots)'' {{Bug}}
* '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 6''' ''(You gain two additional Level 1 Spell Slots)''
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]] (schools of [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] or [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] only). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* '''Known Cantrips:''' Choose 1 Cantrip from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.


=== Level 11 ===
=== Level 11 ===


* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]] (schools of [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] or [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] only). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.
 
=== Level 12 ===
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard Spell List]]. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.


== Arcane Trickster Spellcasting Chart ==
== Arcane Trickster Spellcasting Chart ==
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''*One spell learned at this level can be from [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|the entire Wizard Spell List]], the chosen spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots for. (This is in contrast to the normal Arcane Tricksters Spell List, which only contains the Enchantment and Illusion spells of the Wizard Spell List)''
''*One spell learned at this level can be from [[Wizard Spell List|the entire Wizard Spell List]]. The chosen spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots. All other spells must be chosen from the normal [[#Arcane Trickster Spell List|Arcane Trickster Spell List]]. This additional spell is independent of the Arcane Trickster's '''Replacement Spell Feature'''. ''
 
''NB: Starting from the fourth level, every Arcane Trickster level gained also grants the option for one known spell to be replaced by another. This replacement spell is chosen from the entire Wizard Spell List, said replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots for.''


== Arcane Trickster Spell List ==
== Arcane Trickster Spell List ==
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'''Arcane Trickster's''' Spell List is the same as the Wizard's, but with only non-cantrip spells from the schools of [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] or [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] plus every wizard cantrip. However, Arcane Tricksters may learn a spell from the entire wizard spell list at levels 3 and 8. '''The Replacement Spell Feature''' also allows an Arcane Trickster to swap any known spell with any spell from the full wizard spell list, once per level starting at class level 4.
'''Arcane Trickster's''' Spell List is the same as the Wizard's, but with only non-cantrip spells from the schools of [[:Category:Enchantment Spells|Enchantment]] or [[:Category:Illusion Spells|Illusion]] plus every wizard cantrip. However, Arcane Tricksters may learn a spell from the entire wizard spell list at levels 3 and 8. '''The Replacement Spell Feature''' also allows an Arcane Trickster to swap any known spell with any spell from the full wizard spell list, once per level starting at class level 4.


The following spell list is the limited version. For the full list of Wizard spells from every spell school, see [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]].
The following spell list is the limited version. For the full list of Wizard spells from every spell school, see [[Wizard Spell List]].


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Arcane Tricksters are rogues with a clever touch of magic, using illusions and enchantments to keep their opponents on the back foot.
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Arcane Tricksters are rogues with a clever touch of magic, using illusions and enchantments to keep their opponents on the back foot.

Arcane Trickster is a Subclass of Rogue. These Rogues are capable of spellcasting (from the Wizard Spell List) and use their spells to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Arcane Tricksters use Intelligence as their spellcasting modifier.

Subclass Features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Rogue, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Spellcasting

Mage Hand Legerdemain

  • When you cast Mage Hand, the spectral hand is invisible and can carry out additional tasks.
  • Your mage hand can stow away or retrieve objects carried by other creatures and use Thieves' Tools at range.
  • As shown the Mage Hand will now last forever until it is destroyed or dismissed.
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  • Cantrips (Choose 2):
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Level 4

  • Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
  • Known Spells: Choose 1 Spell from the Arcane Trickster Spell List. This spell is Always Prepared.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 5

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 6

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 7

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 8

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 9

Magical Ambush Magical Ambush

  • While you are Hiding Hiding, your targets have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Saving throws against your Spells.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Level 10

Level 11

Level 12

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard Spell List. The replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots.

Arcane Trickster Spellcasting Chart

Arcane Trickster Spellcasting Spell Slots per Spell Level
Rogue Level Cantrips Known Spells Known 1st 2nd
3rd Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 3* 2 -
4th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 4 3 -
5th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 4 3 -
6th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 4 3 -
7th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 5 4 2
8th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 6* 4 2
9th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 2 6 4 2
10th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 3 7 6 [See: Bugs] 2
11th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 3 8 6 2
12th Mage Hand Mage Hand + 3 8 6 2

*One spell learned at this level can be from the entire Wizard Spell List. The chosen spell must still be of a level for which the Arcane Trickster has spell slots. All other spells must be chosen from the normal Arcane Trickster Spell List. This additional spell is independent of the Arcane Trickster's Replacement Spell Feature.

Arcane Trickster Spell List

Arcane Trickster's Spell List is the same as the Wizard's, but with only non-cantrip spells from the schools of Enchantment or Illusion plus every wizard cantrip. However, Arcane Tricksters may learn a spell from the entire wizard spell list at levels 3 and 8. The Replacement Spell Feature also allows an Arcane Trickster to swap any known spell with any spell from the full wizard spell list, once per level starting at class level 4.

The following spell list is the limited version. For the full list of Wizard spells from every spell school, see Wizard Spell List.

List of Spells and Cantrips
Cantrips Level 1 Spells

(available at Level 3)

Level 2 Spells

(available at Level 7)

External Links

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