Wild Magic (passive feature)

For the Barbarian subclass, see Wild Magic (barbarian subclass).

Wild Magic is a passive feature which can trigger a random magical effect when casting a Level 1 or higher Spell. An effect is triggered when rolling a 20 on a  d20 (i.e., a 5% chance).

Description

Unruly magic sparks and fizzes through your veins.

Each time you cast a spell of Level 1 or higher, your magic might surge and trigger a random magical effect.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Wild Magic Sorcerer

Used by creatures:

• Jacelyn

Notes

• A  d20 is rolled each time you cast a leveled spell. If the result is 20, then a Wild Magic Surge is triggered (i.e., 5% chance).

Wild Magic Surge effects

Effect	Min Level	Controlled Chaos	Description
Action Surge	1	✓	You gain an additional action this turn.
Blur	1		Each creature within 9 m (30 ft) becomes  Blurred.
Burning	2	✓	Each creature and item within 6 m (20 ft) starts burning and takes 1d6⁠⁠Fire per turn.
Cambion	10	✓	Summon a cambion from the fiery nexus of the Nine Hells. It is hostile to everyone.
Cats and Dogs	2	✓	Each creature within 9 m (30 ft) is randomly transformed into either a cat or a dog.
Enchant Weapons	1		Enchant the weapon of each creature within 6 m (20 ft). Their next attack is a Critical Hit and deals an additional 1d4⁠⁠Force.
Enlarge/Reduce	2		Each creature within 9 m (30 ft) is randomly  Enlarged or  Reduced.
Entangle	2	✓	Create a vine surface around yourself, slowing down creatures, possibly  Entangling them.
Explosive Healing	1		When you hit a target with a spell, heal all creatures within 3 m (10 ft) for 1d4⁠⁠Hit Points per Spell Slot level used.
Flight	2		You can  Fly until the end of the turn.
Fog	1	✓	Create a cloud of fog around yourself. Creatures within are Heavily Obscured and  Blinded.
Polymorph	2	✓	You are transformed into a beast.
Resilient Sphere	2	✓	Enclose yourself in an arcane sphere. You cannot be damaged by attacks or effects from outside the sphere, nor can you damage anything outside the sphere. Movement Speed is halved.
Shield	2		Armour Class is increased by 5 and you are immune to the effects of  Magic Missile
Slow	2	✓	You are  Slowed.
Sorcery Points	2		Until the end of your next turn, each spell you cast restores Sorcery Points equal to its Spell Slot level.
Speak with Animals	2		Gain the ability to comprehend and communicate with beasts.
Spike Growth	2	✓	Shape a piece of ground around yourself into hard spikes. A creature walking on the spikes takes 2d4⁠⁠Piercing for every 1.5 m (5 ft) it moves.
Summon Mephit	1	✓	Summon a hostile mephit.
Swap	1		Swap positions with a target each time you cast a spell or cantrip.
Telekinesis	2		Able to lift and throw objects and creatures with your mind until the end of your turn.
Teleport	1		Until the end of your next turn, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to 9 m (30 ft)
Turn Magic	2		At the start of each turn, trigger a new random magical effect.