Arcane Deflection; Tactical Wit

2nd level

Use a reaction A stylized reaction icon. D&D Portal - Reaction Action rule Reaction is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/reaction/ for a defensive Armor Class A stylized shield icon representing Armor Class. D&D Portal - Armor Class Combat rule Armor Class is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/armor-class/ or saving throw A stylized die roll icon representing a saving throw. D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/ bonus at the cost of restricted spellcasting next turn, and add Intelligence A stylized open book emblem representing knowledge, memory,
				reasoning, and analytical ability. D&D Portal - Intelligence Reasoning, memory, and knowledge Intelligence measures reasoning, memory, education, and the ability to recall and analyse information. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/intelligence/ to initiative A stylized initiative icon representing initiative rolls. D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/.

Power Surge

6th level

Store magical energy when ending spells A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ with Counterspell or Dispel Magic and expend it for extra force A stylized burst icon representing force damage. D&D Portal - Force Damage type Force is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/force/ damage.

Durable Magic

10th level

While concentrating on a spell A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, gain bonuses to Armor Class A stylized shield icon representing Armor Class. D&D Portal - Armor Class Combat rule Armor Class is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/armor-class/ and saving throws A stylized die roll icon representing a saving throw. D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/.

Deflecting Shroud

14th level

Arcane Deflection also deals force A stylized burst icon representing force damage. D&D Portal - Force Damage type Force is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/force/ damage to several nearby creatures.

FAQ

What is the War Magic subclass?

War Magic is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: War Magic A stylized Wizard class icon. D&D Portal - War Magic Wizard subclass Fast defensive reactions, initiative, and power surges. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/wizard/war-magic/

How does the War Magic subclass work?

The War Magic subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

Read more: War Magic A stylized Wizard class icon. D&D Portal - War Magic Wizard subclass Fast defensive reactions, initiative, and power surges. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/wizard/war-magic/

What features does a War Magic get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a War Magic and explains their effects.

Read more: War Magic A stylized Wizard class icon. D&D Portal - War Magic Wizard subclass Fast defensive reactions, initiative, and power surges. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/wizard/war-magic/

Is War Magic a good subclass?

Whether War Magic is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

Read more: War Magic A stylized Wizard class icon. D&D Portal - War Magic Wizard subclass Fast defensive reactions, initiative, and power surges. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/wizard/war-magic/

How do you play a War Magic?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.

Read more: War Magic A stylized Wizard class icon. D&D Portal - War Magic Wizard subclass Fast defensive reactions, initiative, and power surges. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/wizard/war-magic/