The spell Forbiddence is a potent spell, protecting sacred areas. It can also help a DM develop a world with magical effects...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Clerics unfairly get access to Find the Path when wizards do not! Very useful spell of divination when used with forethought...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Blade Barrier is an imposing spell, ideal on larger battlefields. But how else might it work?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Tenser's Transformation allows a Wizard to live out their fighter fantasies...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Soul Cage sounds nasty, but it really only involves borrowing a soul for a little bit for some nice buffs...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Rob talks about editions of D&D and related a painful gaming memory from his past.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Mastering manipulation magic mocks mystery. Scatter sets your party up for victory.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Mental Prison is a vicious psychic attack that can be an effective control spell. A decent way to separate a for, but is it worth the slot?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Investiture of Wind is a nice mobility spell coupled with a nice defensive power. The offensive ability, however, offers options beyond its puny damage.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Investiture of Stone is solid as a defensive spell and a debuff/ control spell, but it's special mobility feature is what sets it apart...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Investiture of Ice is another flexible spell with more control and defense. Decently flexible, especially in cold environs.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Investiture of Flame is a very flashy spell that defends against two common Energy damage types and grants decent offensive abilities for a fairly long duration. Is it worthy of consideration?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Create Homunculus is a very useful spell to give yourself a mentally-attuned ally. How you use it will determine how useful it is.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Wall of Ice is marvelously effective on the battlefield - solid on the attack, decent on controlling the flow of your fors' movement.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

True Seeing is the epitome of personal divination, and takes away the effectiveness of many nasty tricks. A must have, it seems!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

The sixth-level spell Sunbeam is a ferocious multi-touch attack spell, a light spell and a debuffing spell all in one! It's hard to go wrong with this one!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Programmed Illusion is so flexible and useful even an old diviner must admit it's pretty good!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Rob talks about style clashes in a gaming group.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Orton's Irresistible Dance is a nifty control spell with a clever style. Does it hold up to other control spells?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Otiluke's Freezing Sphere is hands-down one of the most effective offensive spells we've looked at so far!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

The Move Earth spell may not be flashy, but it can leave a huge imprint on your world!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Crowd control sometimes can involve controlling the actual crowd. Mass Suggestion makes controlling someone their idea. Very subtle, and therefore useful!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

An easily-abused spell, Magic Jar gives necromancers a bad name as body-snatchers!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Guards and Wards makes attacking a Wizard in their home a nightmare - a smart wizard even moreso!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Globe of Invulnerability is an absolute must-have spell when preparing to fight against hostile spellcasters!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Flesh to Stone is a useful spell for targeting and defeating a single foe. Is it more versatile?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

A versatile debuffing spell usable against several foes, Eyebite can tip close battles or eliminate opposition soundlessly. Very useful against small groups!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

For an expensive but reliable form of magical security, Drawmij's Instant Summons keeps a distant item at hand and makes finding your most prized possessions much easier!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Rob looks at a diverse sampling of independent-published games from Free RPG Day.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Disintegrate. Just the name of this spell sends shivers up the spines of a wizard's foes!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Create Undead is an unsavory spell, certainly, but one that Grant's powerful allies through necromancy. Use wisely.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Wonderfully diverse options await you if you're forward-thinking enough to employ the Conti agency spell!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

An attack spell with a huge area, Circle of Death is costly, but is it effective enough to justify the cost?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

An iconic attack spell for powerful wizards, Chain Lightning surgically inflicts heavy damage? Is it the new best combat spell?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Sixth level starts off with a bang with the discussion of Arcane Gate, a very useful spell for bypassing barriers!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Swift Quiver is a somewhat lackluster spell for the ranger's ultimate spell level. Still, in certain circumstances it may be useful...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

The ranger spell Conjure Volley gives the ranger a nice area attack option. How does it stack up to other casters' offense?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

A paladin's final word in a battle is often their Destructive Wave spell. Nothing subtle here!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

A paladin's Circle of Power spell is an extremely potent protection for the paladin's party. A must-have!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Rob talks about the future of AHW and his feelings on the treatment of the classes regarding access to magic.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

The most powerful Smite a paladin receives access to is Banishing Smite. But does it feel suitably powerful?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

The druid's Wrath of Nature spell is a bit of a mixed bag of control, damage-over-time, and direct damage. Together, this can make a fight against a druid in the right environment a nightmare!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

It seems Xanathar's Guide to Everything brings druids a nice control spell in Maelstrom. Nice range and area with a chance to do damage? Yes please!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Mysteriously fast movement through nature is a hallmark of druids. Tree Stride is a spell to provide just that in a druid's home ground!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Druids have their own answer to death. In some ways, Reincarnate might be seen as superior to other such means!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Sometimes Nature speaks in whispers. To druids with Commune With Nature, it is a full-volume conversation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

With a lengthy ritual spell, druids can bring the gift of sentience to beasts and plants. Ever feel like trees are watching you? They might be!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

An excellent abjuration, the druid's Antilife Shell is an excellent defense against many foes in the natural world and beyond!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

A tool for clerics and paladins to wreak harm on enemies of the faith, Holy Weapon adds the stamp of authority to a weapon blow and a potent magical attack!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support

Raise Dead. Enough said.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omnusi/support