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The Magus, Early Draft (Patreon)

Published:
2016-08-01 16:46:52
Edited:
2016-08-01 16:46:53
Imported:
2026-06

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Competing for my attention with the Scholar class, the Magus class is a spellsword & arcane archer in one complete and multiflavored package. Check it out!

https://sterlingvermin.com/2016/08/01/the-magus-early-draft/

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The Magus, Early Draft

Spellcasters and swordswingers rejoice, you don't have to choose between the two anymore! In this week's update I present the first 5 levels of the magus class. Like the early draft of the scholar we revealed last month, the magus is still in development and may change quite a bit from today's version.

Comments

Matt Lowry

When I read that this class would be in competition with your Scholar class you previously previewed my initial reaction was to hope that the Scholar made the cut as the concept has been much less explored than the 'Gish' and wanted to see how it turned out. However after reading your Magus preview I really like that your Sub-class determines your casting ability and now I'm torn.

sterlingvermin

To be completely transparent even though I will likely focus on just one of these classes for the time being I think it's highly likely I will finish both in the long run. That's not a guarantee but it is how I'm feeling about it right now.

Matt Lowry

One thing I did notice reading the Magus preview was that the Swordmage Style doesn't specify that you need to cast a Magus cantrip to trigger the bonus action attack so if you can pick up Greenflame Blade early from being a High Elf or the Magic Initiate Feat then you can make two attacks with something like a Great sword every round at level 3. I have no idea how this affects the balance or maths behind the class design but thought it was worth mentioning.

Outlandish Adventure Productions (OAP)

While I think that this idea is a cool one and I'd like to see it explored, I think I would much prefer to see you finish the Scholar. Intelligence really doesn't get much love in 5e, and there aren't a lot of interesting pure support options (other than bard), so your Scholar really piques my interest. It also feels like the Scholar, as mentioned by Matt Lowry, is more of an unexplored concept than the Magus. I guess I'm just more interested to see where the Scholar goes than the Magus, though both look quite interesting.