Sorcerer Build | Mana Painter | Solasta 2

Here is what your Sorcerer will start with at Level 1 in Solasta II:

• Weapon Proficiencies – You have Proficiency with Simple Weapons only, by default. More Proficiencies may be added from other sources.
• Armour Proficiencies – None
• Saving Throw Proficiencies – Constitution & Charisma
• Skill Proficiencies – Choose 2 from Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Religion
• Sorcerer Spellcasting – You can cast spells and cantrips from the Sorcerer spell list. You will unlock more powerful spells as you level up.
• Innate Sorcery – For 1 minute, gain Advantage on spell attack rolls and +1 to Spell Save Difficulty Class. Can be used twice per Long Rest.

• You know the  Fire Bolt Cantrip. It can optionally be replaced with another Wizard Cantrip after each Long Rest.
• Darkvision – You can see in the dark up to 18 metres away. This is essential because Sorcerers need to make lots of ranged attacks.
• Fey Ancestry – You have Advantage on Saving Throws against the Charmed condition.
• Keen Senses – You gain Proficiency in either Insight, Perception or Survival.
• Trance – Magic can’t put you to sleep, and you retain consciousness during Long Rests.

• Allows you to further improve Dexterity, Constitution and Charisma scores.
• Proficiency with the Medicine and Deception Skills.
• You can use the Scroll Kit to craft scrolls.
• You get the Magic Initiate: Wizard Origin Feat, which unlocks two additional Cantrips from the Wizard list.

Strength – 8

Strength is not required for the Sorcerer class.

Dexterity – 16

Dexterity is used to increase your Armour Class, which is vital because Sorcerers cannot wear armour. It also helps with a variety of Saving Throws.

Attain 16 DEX by putting 14 of your base points, then 2 points from the Occultist background.

Constitution – 14

Putting 14 points in Constitution ensures you have enough HP to survive tougher combat encounters in Solasta 2. It also helps you to succeed on Constitution Saving Throws and shake off some debilitating debuffs.

Intelligence – 10

The Sorcerer casts spells with Charisma, so investment in Intelligence isn’t required.

Wisdom – 10

Wisdom is also unimportant for the Sorcerer.

Charisma – 16

Charisma is the Sorcerer’s spellcasting ability. Increasing it improves the damage and accuracy of your spells. It also helps you with Charisma-based Skills like Persuasion.

Attain 16 CHA by putting in 15 of your base points, then 1 point from the Occultist background.

 Important: The Even Number Rule:

• Every second point in an ability score over 10 adds +1 to that ability modifier, which is what actually improves your dice rolls.
• This means that increasing a score from 10 to 11 makes no difference, but increasing it to 12 will add a +1 buff to any rolls made with that ability.
• Therefore, we will usually avoid leaving any abilities on an odd number.
  • Exception: You can leave one ability on an odd number in character creation if you are planning to bump it up by 1 with your first Feat unlock at Level 4.

Skills: Sorcerer Class

• Persuasion– Helps you to convince characters to see things your way.
• Intimidation– Scare characters into doing what you want.

Skills: Elf Ancestry

Choose any of the three options. All of them are useful.

Languages: Elf Ancestry

The choice here depends on what the rest of your party will take. Try to cover as many of the options as possible.

 Light

• Allows you to illuminate dark areas without holding a lantern.
• Your Sorcerer will automatically cast it when it’s dark.
• If everyone in your party has Darkvision, you don’t need to take this.

 Fire Bolt

• Deals 1d10 Fire Damage.
• This is the go-to Cantrip for most situations.
• High Elves will already have this, so if you are a High Elf you should choose something else.

 Poison Spray

• Deals 1d12 Poison Damage
• Has a fairly limited range

 Sorcerous Burst

• Choose an element and deal 1d8 damage of that type.
• Great for exploiting an elemental weakness or bypassing a resistance.

 Shocking Grasp

• Deals   Lightning Damage and prevents the target from taking Opportunity Attacks this turn.
• Good for escaping from a melee enemy who has caught up to your Sorcerer.

 Ray of Frost

• Deals 1d8 Cold Damage and slows down the target’s movement.
• Good for slowing the advance or retreat of a dangerous enemy.

 Chill Touch

• Deals 1d10 Necrotic Damage and prevents the target from healing this turn.
• Melee-only range, so it’s a bit risky to use.
• Best used when fighting against an enemy with an annoying healing mechanic.

 Mage Armour

• This spell is essential, increasing your base armour class from 10 to 13.
• You should cast this after every Long Rest. Without it, your Mana Painter Sorcerer will be far too easy to hit.

 Shield

• Can be activated as a Reaction when you are about to take a hit.
• Increases your Armour Class by 5 for 1 turn.
• Can also block Magic Missile.

 Identify

• Identify all unidentified items carried by your party, revealing their full effects.
• Can be cast as a Ritual outside of combat, so it doesn’t cost any Spell Slots.
• Having a party member with this spell means you can use rare items as soon as you find them.

Font of Magic

• You gain Sorcery Points, which can be used to make your spells more potent with Metamagic.
• Sorcery Points may also be used to create Spell Slots, or you can sacrifice Spell Slots to create Sorcery Points.
• You start with 2 Sorcery Points, and gain more as you level up.
• All Sorcery Points are replenished after a Long Rest.

Metamagic

• You must choose 2 Metamagic Options.
• These empower a spell in some way, depending on your choices. Spend Sorcery Points to activate them.
• Whenever you level up, you can replace one of your Metamagic options with one you don’t know.
• At Level 10, you’ll gain 2 more options.

Quickened Spell

• You can cast a spell with a Bonus Action instead of an Action.
• You are still limited to one Spell Slot cast per turn, so practically this allows you to cast a spell and a cantrip on the same turn.

Twinned Spell

• A spell that usually affects one target can instead be used on two.

Mana Painter Spells

• The following spells are always Prepared:
  •  Colour Spray – Blind creatures in a conal area in front of your Sorcerer for 1 turn.
  •  Bane – Target 3 creatures and subtract 1d4 from their attack rolls and saving throws for 1 minute. Requires Concentration. Can be upcast to add more targets.
  •  Acid Arrow – On hit, deals 4d4 initial Acid Damage, and 2d4 Acid Damage delayed until the end of the target’s next turn.
  •  Calm Emotions – Friendly creatures within the targeted area are immune to Charmed and Frightened until the spell ends.

Mana Shield

• Whenever you cast a spell, you gain Temporary HP equal to triple the Spell Slot Level used.

 Mana Drain

• On melee hit, deal Force Damage equal to 2d8 + Sorcerer Level.
• You also regain Sorcery Points equal to half your Sorcerer Level.
• When you successfully hit a target with this action, you cannot use it again until after the next Long Rest.

 Scorching Ray

• Create 3 rays of fire. Each ray deals 2d6 Fire Damage on hit.
• Each ray can be aimed at a different target.
• Each upcast level adds an additional ray.

Ability Improvement

• Put both points into Charisma, bringing it up to 18.
• This will improve your spellcasting accuracy and damage.

Mana Absorption

• Add your Charisma Modifier to Saving Throws against spells.

Feat

• Select a Feat or improve an Ability.

Additional Metamagic

• Choose one more Metamagic ability to unlock.

Feat

• Select a Feat or improve an Ability.