Half caster, prepared spells. Intelligence is your spell casting modifier. You gain a spellbook with six spells in it. Every time you level, add a new spell to it. No ritual casting. Your spell list comes from the wizard's spell list. You adopt a particular style of fighting as your specialty.

Jan 7, 2022 · A spellsword is more magically adept than a half-caster, better at melee than most full casters, and not as hardy as a martial character. They move quickly to make the most of good positioning, switching between weapons (often magically enhanced) and spellcasting as needed.

Mar 24, 2025 · The Spellsword, a captivating archetype found across various fantasy games and literature, seamlessly blends martial prowess with arcane power. ... Martial Adept and Arcane Caster.

Feb 19, 2025 · When it comes to casting spells, you’re either going to be conjuring magical weapons (Spirit Lance, Blackbow) or CC/Defensive spells (Grimoire Snap, Bristling Frost, Arcane Veil). There are a few...

Apr 20, 2023 · One of which is to empower your blade, mixing martial prowess with the arcane. The dream of melding magic and weapon play is fulfilled in the person of the spellsword. Despite the class's name, a spellsword can use any weapon or even switch weapons.

Nov 9, 2023 · Is War Caster feat absolutely essential for any spellsword build? I'm gonna be playing a Bard/Paladin character in a one-shot this weekend, I'm trying to pick feats and looking at War Caster I'm trying to determine if it's absolutely necessary in order for me to cast spells.

Jul 31, 2024 · 5 Unique Subclasses for the Spellsword that fits different playstyles and weapon proficiencies. Eldritch Orders: Arcane Rager, Armored Battlemage, Duskblade, Eldritch Archer and Magebane. 16 New Spells to complete the Spellsword' Spell List. All new spells are tailored around Spellstrike.

Mar 11, 2020 · Spellswords learn to channel their magic through their blades and bodies, never reaching the highest peaks of sorcery but strengthening their bodies and minds with their magic. As a spellsword you gain the following class features. At 1st level, you know two cantrips from the spellsword spell list.

Aug 20, 2014 · I use different type of spells for PvE and PvP when I play pure caster, both in DkS1 and DkS2. The basics is that in PvE you need a mob-dispensing spell. Something like Great Soul Arrow, Fire Orb and Great Lightning Spear.