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D&D 5e Schools of Magic: The schools, spells and type of magic explained
Apr 2, 2025
In the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D 5e), magic is categorised into eight Schools of Magic. These categories distinctly separate each spell type by their effects, helping players understand the game better. Discover all the DnD 5e Schools of Magic, their effects, symbols, and spells.
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Key takeaways
The Abjuration are considered the strongest and are protective in nature.
Conjuration spells can summon objects, monsters and other living creatures.
The School of Divination help the caster see into the future.
The School of Enchantment allows wizards to charm and influence the actions of creatures and other living things.
Other Schools of Magic include: Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy and Transmutation.
DnD 5e Schools of Magic
As magic is an integral feature of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), it is essential to understand each school’s effects, available spells, benefits, and drawbacks. Player characters such as wizards, sorcerers, clerics, and paladins, among others, can wield magic through specific Schools or Colleges of Magic.
Below are the DnD Schools of Magic, each explained with its associated spells, their effects, and the ideal levels to focus on for each school.
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