Magus Class v4.1.0 (Update)

Work on the Magus: Expanded is officially underway, but I thought it would be a good idea to do one more pass over the Magus Class itself before I release it.

Version 4.1 of my Magus Class is mostly the same, barring a few small (but impactful) changes to the class. The biggest of these are Spellstrike and the Order of Arcanists.

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Spellstrike can now be used in place of an attack, but is limited to once per turn. So, it can now be used as part of Extra Attack (and even opportunity attacks if you have the right Feats). Also, when you use a saving throw spell with Spellstrike, the target has disadvantage on its initial saving throw on hit.

Order of Arcanists has been heavily reworked at low levels. Most notably, their Arcane Spellbook has been buffed and now allows ritual casting right out of the gate. You also add a spell to your Spellbook each time you gain a Magus level (not when you Spells Known would normally increase).

Order of the Aurora (Patron-exclusive) has also had its 3rd level Rimeguard feature reworded and Glacial Defense is now much less harsh on your action economy. The updated PDF can be found in the Patron Google Drive.

Full change log is below - enjoy!

~laserllama

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MAGUS CLASS v4.0  ->  v4.1

• Arcane Armory // You can only add INT to AC once (multiclassing sux…)

• Spellstrike // Reworded to work with thrown weapon attacks.

• Spellstrike // Now once per turn in place of an attack (instead of an action).

• Spellstrike // The target has disadvantage on saving throw spells.

• Spellsight // Added “identify” benefits to your Spellsight.

• Ethereal Jaunt // Limited to “on your turn” (clear up reaction spell confusion).

• Spellsunder // Reworded to more clearly apply to all spells.

• Arcanist // Arcane Spellbook // You now add a spell to your spellbook every level. Moved ritual casting into this feature.

• Arcanist // War Magic // NEW 7th level feature.

• Arcanist // Esoteric Sight // Added advantage on Spellsunder attack rolls.

• Blade Dancer // Master of Blades // Blade Dance is always active.

• Scales // Greater Companion // Your Companion’s attacks are magical.

• Scales // Grand Dragon Knight // Your Exalted Companion’s Essence Breath explicitly replaces your Elemental Breath feature.

• Aurora // Rimeguard // Reworded for clarity

• Aurora // Glacial Defense // Reworked to be less taxing on action economy.