The Red Mage

Introduction
Preface Credits
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Optional Rule: Multiclassing
Ability Score Minimum. Dexterity 13, Intelligence 13
Proficiencies Gained. Light armor, simple weapons, rapiers
Spell Slots. You determine your available spell slots by
adding together two thirds of your red mage levels
(rounded up) to the appropriate levels from other classes.
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Red Mage
Among the weeds a beautiful rose blooms, its arsenal a
piercing thorn. The scarlet-clad warrior dives into the midst
of combat, her rapier empowered by unique energy. She
strikes down enemies with blinding speed and powerful
magic as she moves toward her next target.
A confident smirk spreads across the face of the veteran
red mage. He unleashes spell after spell in quick succession,
drawing on countless elements, casting relentlessly until his
opponent is annihilated.
Like a lightning bolt streaking through the battlefield, she
  makes quick work of foe after foe. At the first sign of danger,
  the crimson beauty flips over the head of the enemy behind
     her, letting loose a wave of energy as a parting gift.
 Red Mages have drawn on a multitude of disciplines
   across the world, mixing black and white magic along with
  focused swordplay and style. All of these abilities have
  combined in this alluring mix of talent and flair.
  Vermilion Casters
Some fairy tales of Gyr Abania speak of the heroic deeds and
daring adventures of mages clothed in crimson. These
adventurers are known as Red Mages: They travel the globe,
protecting the good in the world by drawing on their unique
red magic, while mixing martial prowess into a flawless and
graceful battle style.
Wielders of Black and White
The essence of what is referred to as red magic stems from
two sources. The first is utilizing the arcane energy that lies
within oneself — the Black, though even just a spark of that is
    enough. Because with learned control they supplement it
    with the second: Nature's magic — the White, which is
divine in essence. This blend of both arcane and divine is
what makes up red magic. With experience, a red mage can
further mix their magic with the Aether to create an even
more powerful magic matrix.
Creating a Red Mage
When creating a red mage, you must consider why they may
be heading out on their adventure. They may have learned of
a plot which endangers their home, perhaps even the world
as a whole, and will stop at nothing to prevent it. Or maybe it
is simply a need to chase the thrill of adventure, garner fame,
and become a hero of legend.
One key consideration to make as a red mage is where you
came to learn your myriad of skills. Was it through the study
of old tomes you discovered in an abandoned warehouse or
library? Did you meet a mentor who saw great potential in
you and introduced you to the art? Whatever the origin, you
wield powerful magic and elegant martial skills.
Quick Build
You can make a red mage quickly by following these
suggestions. First, make Dexterity or Intelligence your
highest ability score, followed by the other as your second
highest. Second, take the Folk Hero background. Third, take
the Booming Blade, Jolt, and Prestidigitation cantrips, along
with the 1st-level spells Burning Hands, Healing Word, and
Magic Missile.
Pictured: The city-state of Ala Mhigo in
the Gyr Abania region and a red mage
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 Red Mage
Proficiency
Cantrips
Spells

Level Bonus Features Known Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
1st +2 Balanced Mana, Spellcasting 3 3 2 — — — — — —
2nd +2 Dualcast, Steadfast Parry 3 4 3 — — — — — —
3rd +2 Red Mage Style 3 5 3 — — — — — —
4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 4 6 4 2 — — — — —
5th +3 Balanced Mana (d8), Embolden 4 7 4 3 — — — — —
6th +3 Reprise 4 8 4 3 — — — — —
7th +3 Red Mage Style feature 4 9 4 3 2 — — — —
8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 4 10 4 3 3 — — — —
9th +4 Embolden (twice) 4 11 4 3 3 — — — —
10th +4 Balanced Mana (d10) 5 12 4 3 3 1 — — —
11th +4 Red Mage Style feature 5 13 4 3 3 2 — — —
12th +4 Ability Score Improvement 5 13 4 3 3 2 — — —
13th +5 — 5 14 4 3 3 3 1 — —
14th +5 Red Mage Style feature 5 15 4 3 3 3 2 — —
15th +5 Balanced Mana (d12) 5 16 4 3 3 3 2 — —
16th +5 Ability Score Improvement 5 16 4 3 3 3 2 1 —
17th +6 Embolden (three times) 5 17 4 3 3 3 2 1 —
18th +6 Acceleration 5 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 —
19th +6 Ability Score Improvement 5 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1
20th +6 Limit Break 5 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1

Class Features
As a red mage, you gain the following class features
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d8 per red mage level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution
modifier per red mage level after 1st
Proficiencies
Armor: Light armor
Weapons: Simple weapons, longswords, rapiers,
shortswords
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Dexterity, Intelligence
Skills: Choose two skills from Acrobatics, Arcana, Athletics,
History, Insight, Nature, Performance, and Persuasion
Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the
equipment granted by your background:
(a) a rapier, (b) a longsword, or (c) any simple melee
weapon
(a) an entertainer's pack or (b) an explorer's pack
leather armor, a crystal medium (see Spellcasting Focus,
Pg. 4) and a dagger
Balanced Mana
Your magic originates from a mix of both arcane and divine.
This is represented by your Balance dice, which are d6, and
black and white in color. You have a number of black dice and
a number of white dice each equal to your proficiency bonus,
and they can never exceed that number.
Some of your red mage features expend your Balance dice,
and you can choose if you want to expend black or white
ones, unless stated otherwise. You regain all expended
Balance dice when you finish a long rest. After you cast a
black or white spell, denoted with a 'b' or 'w' on the red mage
spell list, you shift the balance, and gain a die of the opposite

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mana type: one white or one black die, respectively. For
example, if you cast the spell burning hands, you would gain
one white Balance die.
When you reach certain levels in this class, the size of your
Balance dice increases: at 5th level (d8), 10th level (d10), and
15th level (d12).
The features below use your Balance dice, and you can
only apply either one to any one spell cast.
Divine Recovery. When you cast a red mage spell that
targets one or more willing creatures (this can include
yourself), you can expend a white Balance die and restore the
number rolled as hit points to a number of the spell's targets
equal to the level of the spell slot spent (1 if the spell is a
cantrip).
Arcane Destruction. When you cast a red mage spell that
instantaneously deals damage to one or more targets, you
can expend a black Balance die and deal the number rolled
as extra damage to a number of the spell's targets equal to
the level of the spell slot spent (1 if the spell is a cantrip).
Spellcasting
You're uniquely both an arcane and divine spellcaster. See
chapter 10 of the PHB for the general rules of spellcasting
and the end of this document for the red mage spell list.
Cantrips
You know three cantrips of your choice from the red mage
spell list. You learn additional red mage cantrips of your
choice at higher levels, learning a 4th cantrip at 4th level and
a 5th at 10th level.
Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can
choose one of the red mage cantrips you know and replace it
with another cantrip from the red mage spell list.
Spell Slots
The Red Mage table shows how many spell slots you have to
cast your red mage spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one
of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or
higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a
long rest.
For example, if you know the 1st-level spell magic missile
and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you
can cast magic missile using either slot.
Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
You know three 1st-level spells of your choice from the red
mage spell list.
You learn one additional red mage spells of your choice at
each level except 12th, 16th, 19th, and 20th. Each of these
spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For
instance, when you reach 3rd level in this class, you can learn
one new spell of 1st or 2nd level.
Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can
choose one of the red mage spells you know and replace it
with another spell from the red mage spell list, which also
must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
Spellcasting Ability
Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your red mage
spells, as you wield arcane and divine with learned control.
You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your
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spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence
modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a red mage
spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.
Spell Save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus +
your Intelligence modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus +
your Intelligence modifier
Spellcasting Focus
You've gained knowledge of a unique spellcasting focus: the
crystal medium. It counts as a tiny object and is a magically
conductive crystal, which allows casting with both arcane and
divine magic. Inlaid in a decorative and protective mount, it
naturally hovers in your hand, can be affixed to any sword's
hilt-end, and can be just as easily removed again. While
affixed that way, the caster can turn the weapon, blade-side
down, to create a spellcasting staff.
If your crystal medium is destroyed or you lose it, you can
perform a 1-hour ritual to create a new one by crystallizing
arcane and divine energy. This ritual can be performed
during a short or long rest, and the previous crystal medium
is destroyed if it still exists.
Your crystal medium is required for any red mage spell that
has somatic or material components. You require a free hand
to hold and use your crystal medium, regardless if it's
hovering on your hand or affixed to your weapon.
Dualcast
At 2nd level, when your mana is perfectly balanced, it allows
you to cast magic at an accelerated rate. When your number
of black and white Balance dice are the same, and right
before you cast a spell that has a casting time of 1 action, you
can expend one of each Balance dice to change the casting
time to 1 bonus action for this casting. You can only Dualcast
spells of 1st level or higher.
Bonus Action Casting
A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must
use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that
you haven't already taken a bonus action this turn. You can't
cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip
with a casting time of 1 action. (PHB 202).
Steadfast Parry
By 2nd level, You learn traditional defensive flourishes. When
you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no other
weapons, you gain a +1 bonus to AC, provided you aren't
wearing medium or heavy armor and aren't using a shield.
Red Mage Style
At 3rd level, you choose a Style as a red mage, which defines
your focus as a vermilion caster. Battlemage, Red Wizard, or
Sword Dancer, all of which are detailed at the end of the class
description. Your archetype choice grants you features at 3rd,
7th, 11th, and 14th level.
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Ability Score Improvement
When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and
19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice
by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by
1. As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20
using this feature.
If your DM allows the use of feats, you may instead take a
feat.
Embolden
At 5th level, you gain the ability to give yourself an edge
during a situation. When you make an ability check, you can
expend a Balance die and add the number rolled to your
check. You make this decision before the d20 roll. You can
use this feature once per short or long rest.
You gain more uses when you reach certain levels in this
class: at 9th level you can use it twice per rest, and at 17th
level three times.
Reprise
Starting at 6th level, you can attack twice, instead of once,
whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Moreover,
you can cast one of your cantrips with a casting time of 1
action in place of one of those attacks. This feature doesn't
stack with other instances of the Extra Attack class feature.
Acceleration
Beginning at 18th level, you can push yourself to your limits
and gain access to even faster casting. As an action during a
turn where you've used Dualcast, you can expend one of each
Pictured: A red mage
casting Vermilion Scourge
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Balance dice and cast another spell that has a casting time of
1 action, ignoring rules on spells cast per turn.
You can't use this feature again until you finish a short or
long rest.
Limit Break
At 20th level, you break your limits and gain access to the
ultimate red mage ability: Vermilion Scourge.
As an action, you choose a point you can see within 60 feet
of you. You channel black and white mana which manifest
themselves as two sigils hovering in front of you. Shortly after
which, the sigils fire projectiles of their respective essences
into two similar sigils on the ground. This direct mix of two
opposite mana types becomes unstable and the sigils
detonate into a combined 20-foot-radius, 60-foot-high
cylindrical pillar of flame and radiance, centered on the
chosen point.
You can designate any number of creatures within that
area to be shielded by white magic and be rendered immune
to the damage of this ability, though they can still be blinded.
Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving
throw.
On a failed save, a target takes 10d6 fire and 10d6 radiant
damage, and is blinded until the end of its next turn. On a
successful save, a target takes half as much damage and isn't
blinded. The ability damages objects in the area and ignites
flammable objects that aren't being worn or carried.
At the end of this ability, you absorb the mana left from the
blast and regain all your Balance dice.
Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you
finish a long rest.
Battle with Style
To the red mage, battle and adventure are a stage, on which The Red Mage's Equipment
Most red mages can be seen clad in vermilion
they are the protagonist. As one who has taken on the Red, cloth or armor made of leather. This coloration is
they focus their studies on either their swordplay, magical merely a nod of respect to the red mage's
mastery or combining the two. longstanding traditions and by no means necessary.
As for weaponry, most red mages train in
Battlemage fencing and use a rapier, a similarly light and quick
As a Battlemage you stay in the midst of your foes. weapon, just like their casting style. Though red
mages using longswords are not unheard of.
Reinforced by a special magical barrier, you make easy work But what no red mage lacks is their signature
of their enemies with a powerful sword strengthened with crystal medium, a unique arcane focus used by
magic. them. It can combine with one's sword to form a
spellcasting staff. Consequently, red mages can't
Manaward and don't use shields or off-hand weapons.
At 3rd level, you can reserve your mana to maintain a barrier. Beyond this they're not required to have any
You reserve mana by reducing your maximum number of other specific equipment, but one thing of note is
Balance dice, making them irrecoverable until you finish a that, historically, most red mage's outfits are very
long rest. Unexpended dice exceeding this new maximum are stylish: to make them stand out in a crowd, and to
lost. As an action, you can choose the following options, each represent their unique magic and fighting style.
lasting until you finish a long rest: So make sure that your red mage is out there,
attracting the eyes and ears of many a person.
You can reserve a number of black Balance dice to gain a
+1 bonus to AC plus another +1 for each 2 black dice
reserved.
You can reserve a number of white Balance dice to gain a
+1 bonus to Constitution saving throws plus another +1
for each 2 white dice reserved.
These bonuses don't stack with the Wizard's Bladesong class
feature.
Aetherstrike
Beginning at 7th level, you gain the ability to channel an
unstable mix of mana through your weapon, which bursts
into violent magic. Once per turn when you hit a creature
with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one of each
Balance dice to deal the numbers rolled as force damage to
the target, and you can choose to expend a spell slot dealing
an extra 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st. If the target
is Huge or smaller, you can also force it to make a Strength
saving throw. If it fails the save, you can knock it prone or
push it 10 feet away from you.
Spell Combat
Also at 7th level, being within 5 feet of a hostile creature
doesn't impose disadvantage on your ranged spell attack
rolls.
Enchanted Blade
When you reach 11th level, magic courses naturally through
your sword. Your melee weapon attacks score a critical hit on
a roll of 19 or 20. In addition, whenever you score a critical
hit, you can sap magic from your opponent to replenish your
mana, regaining a Balance dice of your choice.
Riposte
At 14th level, you can quickly punish foes who fail to hit you
with their strikes. When a creature misses you with a

melee attack, you can use your reaction to make two

attacks against the creature. These attacks count as

opportunity attacks.

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 Red Wizard
You've decided to master the casting of myriad magicks as a
red mage. Your studies of aether have expanded your magic
knowledge and granted you the ability to rapidly cast spells at
a speed that has never been seen before.
Aether Magic
At 3rd level, you tap into the Aether and broaden your
magical knowledge: you learn additional spells when you
reach certain levels in this class if you don't already know
them, as shown in the Aether Magic Spells table.
Each given level, you can only choose to learn one of the
spells provided. These spells don't count against the number
of red mage spells you know.
Aether Magic Spells
Red Mage Level Spells
3rd Cure Wounds, Ice Knife
4th Enhance Ability, Shatter
7th Fireball, Haste
10th Stoneskin, Wall of Fire
13th Cone of Cold, Mass Cure Wounds
You can spend 10 minutes in meditation and expend two
Balance dice to replace one spell you've gained from this
feature with the other one that is provided on the same level.
Liquification
At 3th level, you can bolster your mana with your magic
reserves. As a bonus action, you can expend one spell slot to
gain a number of Balance dice equal to twice the slot's level.
You can choose how many of those dice are black or white.
Manafication
At 7th level, you're more powerful when your mana is
balanced. When you use a Balanced Mana feature while you
have an equal number of black and white Balance dice, you
can add your Intelligence modifier to the result of the
Balance die roll.
  Minor Dualcast
      Beginning at 11th level, swift casting of spells comes
          naturally to you. When you take the Attack action, you
                 can replace both attacks with cantrips, ignoring
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A red mage soul stone
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rules on spells cast per turn. Cantrips requiring you to make
multiple spell attacks or a melee weapon attack can't be used
with this feature.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your
proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when
you finish a long rest.
Vermilion Spells
By 14th level, you've learned how to fuse either black or white
mana with aether to cast a powerful spell. As an action, you
can expend one of each Balance dice and an appropriate
spell slot to cast the spell Verflare or Verholy (see at the end
of this document). In addition, you can choose to expend one
more of each Balance dice to cast the spell as a bonus action
instead.
You don't learn these spells and can only cast them through
this feature. Once you cast either spell, you can't do so again
until you finish a long rest, unless you expend two Balance
dice on top of the normal cost to use it again.
Sword Dancer
With sword in hand, you are aiming to weave magic and
might into a flawless, but deadly dance. Your blade moves like
the wind, and you ride the currents perfectly. By channeling
aether through your body, you increase your speed in battle.
Implements of Sword Dancing
When you focus on the Sword Dancer style at 3rd level, you
gain proficiency in the Acrobatics and Performance skills.
Corps-a-corps
At 3rd level, you have mastered the art of rushing an enemy
with lightning speed and delivering a powerful strike.
In place of one of your attacks during your Attack action,
you can expend two black Balance dice to travel in a straight
line toward a target creature within 30 feet of you and is no
closer than 10 feet. You then make an attack against it,
dealing the two Balance dice as extra force damage on your
first hit. You can't use this feature if your speed is 0 or if there
are objects or creatures in the travel's path. This travel
doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.
Aetheric Body
By 7th level, your repeated usage of Dualcast has altered your
physique, increasing your speed and metabolism. You gain
the following features:
Your movement speed increases by 10 feet. When you
reach 14th level it increases by another 10 feet.
As a bonus action, you can spend one or more Hit Dice,
add your Constitution modifier to each die rolled, and
regain that number as hit points. You can't use this feature
again until you finish a long rest.
Displacement
Also at 7th level, you have learned to slip out of the midst of
close combat quickly and effortlessly.
As an action, you can expend two whtie Balance dice to
travel up to 30 feet in a straight line away from a target
creature within 5 feet of you. You are considered to travel
over the heads of creatures, but if a creature of Large size or
larger is in the path of this travel, it is interrupted, and you
land before that creature's space. This travel doesn't provoke
opportunity attacks
While midair, you attack with magical sword beams. As
part of this feature, make a ranged spell attack against the
creature you moved away from, dealing the two Balance dice
expended as force damage on a hit.
Redoublement
By 11th level, you know how to accelerate not just your spells,
but also your attacks. Whenever you take the Attack action,
you can make one additional melee weapon attack as a bonus
action.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your
Intelligence modifier (a minimum of once). You regain all
expended uses when you finish a long rest.
The Fringes of Gyr Abania
Like much of Gyr Abania, the Fringes are arid and
prone to violent thunderstorms. The area is divided
in half by the Velodyna River, which plunges into a
deep canyon.
Grand Finale
When you reach 14th level, you are able to perform an awe-
inspiring dance with equally majestic swordplay, that is both
beautiful and deadly.
As an action, you can expend three Balance dice, and for
the duration of this turn, whilst moving within 5 feet of a
creature, you can make a number of melee weapon attacks
against that creature for every 10 feet you move. You deal an
extra two Balance dice as force damage on your first hit. The
number of attacks you can make with this feature is limited to
a maximum of 5.
You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest,
unless you expend two Balance dice on top of the normal
cost to use it again.
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 Red Mage Spells Longstrider, w Fireball, b 6th Level
Magic Missile, b Haste, w Blade Barrier
Cantrips (0 Level) Thunderwave, b Lightning Bolt, b Bones of the Earth (XGE)
Blade Ward Zephyr Strike, w (XGE) Mass Healing Word, w Chain Lightning, b
Booming Blade (TCE) Melf's Minute Meteors (XGE) Eyebite
2nd Level Revivify, w
Dancing Lights Flesh to Stone
Aganazzar's Scorcher, b Sleet Storm
Fire Bolt Heal, w
(XGE) Slow
Green-Flame Blade (TCE) Heroes' Feast, w
Blindness/Deafness Thunder Step, b (XGE)
Gust (XGE) Move Earth
Dust Devil (XGE) Wind Wall, b
Jolt (see Pg. 9) Prismatic Spray, b
Earthbind (XGE)
Lightning Lure (XGE) Scatter (XGE)
Enhance Ability, w 4th Level
Prestidigitation Tasha's Otherworldly Guise
Flaming Sphere Elemental Bane (XGE)
Ray of Frost (TCE)
Gust of Wind Fire Shield, w
Resistance Wall of Ice, b
Lesser Restoration, w Freedom of Movement, w
Shocking Grasp
Magic Weapon Ice Storm, b 7th Level
Sword Burst (TCE)
Maximilian's Earthen Grasp Sickening Radiance (XGE) Crown of Stars (XGE)
Thunderclap (XGE)
(XGE) Stone Shape Delayed Blast Fireball
Word of Radiance (XGE)
Misty Step Stoneskin, w Fire Storm, b
1st Level Pyrotechnics (XGE) Storm Sphere, b (XGE) Resurrection, w
Scorching Ray, b Wall of Fire, b Whirlwind, b (XGE)
Absorb Elements (XGE)
Shatter, b
Burning Hands, b 5th Level
Snilloc's Snowball Swarm, b Legend
Chromatic Orb
(XGE) Circle of Power, w b, gives a white Balance die
Cure Wounds, w
Warding Wind (XGE) Cone of Cold, b w, gives a black balance die
Detect Magic
Flame Strike, b TCE, Tasha's Cauldron of
Earth Tremor, b (XGE) 3rd Level Greater Restoration, w Everything
Expeditious Retreat, w
Blink Maelstrom (XGE) XGE, Xanathar's Guide to
Healing Word, w
Dispel Magic Mass Cure Wounds, w Everything
Hellish Rebuke
Elemental Weapon Steel Wind Strike, b (XGE)
Ice Knife, b (XGE)
Erupting Earth, b (XGE) Wall of Stone
Jump, w

Created Spells
The following spells are not from official sources and unique
to the red mage.
Jolt
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a crystal medium)
Duration: Instantaneous
A shard of crystallized aether streaks toward a creature
within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target.
On a hit, the target takes 1d8 force damage. This attack
scores a critical hit if the number on the d20 is 19 or higher.
A critical hit deals an extra 2d8 force damage to the normal
hit, thus the critical hit deals a total of 3d8 force damage.
The spell's damage increases when you reach 5th level
(2d8 or 5d8 on a critical hit), 11th level (3d8 or 7d8 on a
critical hit), and 17th level (4d8 or 9d8 on a critical hit).
Verflare
4th-level evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S, M (a crystal medium)
Duration: Instantaneous
You select a point you can see within range and create
several red beads of energy at that point's location. The small
beads then violently expand into a 20-foot-radius sphere
explosion of fiery energy, incinerating everything within. Each
creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw.
The creature closest to the sphere's center has disadvantage
on this save. A target takes 5d6 fire damage and 5d6 force
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
The spell ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't
being worn or carried.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell
slot of 6th level or higher, the spell deals an extra 1d6 fire
damage and 1d6 force damage for each slot level above 5th.

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 Note for Balanced Mana
Both Verflare and Verholy aren't on the red mage spell list and
therefore not noted with neither a 'b' nor a 'w', but Verflare is
indeed a 'b' spell and Verholy is a 'w' spell!
Verholy
4th-level evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a crystal medium)
Duration: Instantaneous
You select a point you can see within range and create
several white beads of energy that impact the ground from
above at that point's location. The small marbles coalesce
together and erupt into a 15-foot-radius, 40-foot-high
cylindrical burst of radiant energy, shell-shocking all
creatures within to their core. Each creature in that area
must make a Constitution saving throw.
On a failed save, a creature takes 3d6 force damage and
3d6 radiant damage. In addition, it is incapacitated and has a
speed of 0 until the end of its next turn.
On a successful save, a creature takes half as much
damage and suffers no additional effects.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell
slot of 6th level or higher, the spell deals an extra 1d6 force
damage and 1d6 radiant damage for each slot level above
5th.
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Version Changelog
August 13th 2021, ver 1.5:
clarified Spellcasting Focus, Corps-a-corps, Displacement,
Jolt
nerfed Balanced Mana's features to limit the number of
creatures healed/damaged to be the same as the
triggering spell's level
removed requirement for Limit Break to have 0 Balance
Dice
reworked Manaward
changed Aetherstrike to optionally use spell slots
added Spell Combat
reworked Enchanted Blade
switched Redoublement with Riposte and buffed the latter
removed the Advice for DMs descriptive block
bumped Liquification from 7th level to 3rd
reduced Vermilion Spell's cost from two of each dice to
one of each
buffed Grand Finale to a max of 5 attacks and reducing its
cost and re-use cost by one each
added Blade Ward, Resistance, Jump, Longstrider, and
Tasha's Otherworldly Guise to spell list
July 24rd 2021, ver 1.41:
fixed text pertaining to spells known
clarified Balanced Mana
changed Embolden to scale per level
reduced the Jolt spell's extra crit damage from triple base
damage to double +1d8 damage
July 22nd 2021, ver 1.4:
removed Aether and aether points
total rework of Balanced Mana to be the main class
resource
reworked every feature with aether point cost to be
based on Balanced Mana
changed Embolden's decision point from after the roll to
before the roll and limited it to 2/rest
renamed Extra Attack to Reprise to signify that it's not just
the generic extra attack feature
nerfed Acceleration to have a resource cost
replaced Aetheric Mastery with Limit Break
buffed Verflare's damage from a total of 8d6 to 10d6
removed Vermilion Scourge spell
updated wordings, page formatting, and images
July 17th 2021, ver 1.32:
reworked spell slots to a gradual progression and adjusted
multiclassing rules
increased overall spells known by 1
shuffled features around AGAIN to try and hit similar
power spike levels compared to other classes
improved wording of Balanced Mana, and limited spells
that can turn the die b. or w. to 1st or higher
removed Dualcast's spell level limitation to make the class
less convoluted
limited Extra Attack's available cantrips
changed Aether Magic's spells to provide a white and
black spell each level
...
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 Frequently Asked Questions
This section serves to answer some FAQ's and also as insight
to some of my design decision points. Some of these have
overlapping answers on concepts. If you have further
inquiries or concerns, be sure to reach out to me.
Q: Is there some text cut off on the page?
A: Maybe. GMBinder sometimes has weird formatting issues.
If some text seems out of place or missing, try adjusting your
browser zoom, otherwise look for a Google Drive link that
I've provided somewhere alongside this document, which has
a pdf of the class. Though that one may be out of date,
GMBinder will always have the latest version.
Q: Why is the spell progression so weird?
Shouldn't it just be a full/half caster?
A: It's weird. I've tried to do both half caster and full caster
before but they came with several problems. The half caster
didn't nearly have enough casting power as I desired from the
class, while the full caster was too strong coupled with its
martial abilities.
The unique spell progression now fills the intended
balance niche: It's a caster that's a little delayed in its
progression and also has an upper cap, locking it out from
the most powerful spells, all of this in favor of flavor,
versatility, durability, and martial ability.
If you want to multiclass with its weird spell progression,
the how-to is outlined in the multiclassing rules section.
Q: What can I apply to a spell when I have
so many options to 'alter' it?
A: It can be overwhelming but shouldn't be be too confusing.
If you have trouble, you can stick to the order of operations as
follows: First, determine your number of Balance dice, if
applicable, choose to use Dualcast and change the spell's
casting time. Second, cast the spell, and in the same instant,
if applicable, choose to apply a Balanced Mana feature. Third,
gain an appropriate Balance die if you've cast a b or w spell.
Q: Why create spells but not include them
on the spell list?
A: Verflare/Verholy could've been spell-like-abilities like
Vermilion Scourge, but I wanted them to still be susceptible
to things like Counterspell, and found the traditional spell
formatting to be cleaner.
Q: Isn't Verflare/Verholy too strong?
A: Yes, they're strong. Too strong? As standalone spells
definitely. They're a subclass capstone and only usable once
per long rest (or at increased cost). Think of them as a
subclass specific ultimate signature spell, that you want to
use so badly because they're so good.
Q: How does Grand Finale work?
A: You're basically required to move in circles around a
creature. The imagery being that you dance around the
enemy while striking it several times.
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Q: Should the Jolt spell not deal
lightning damage?
A: No. As per its description and what it's based off of, it deals
'unaspected magical damage' which force is the closest
damage type approximation.
It's like the chill touch cantrip where the spell doesn't
actually have a touch range and doesn't even deal cold
damage, contrary to its name.
Q: Are the Red Wizards from Thay
associated with the ones of this class?
A: No. They simply possess the same names.
Q: What's all this lore about? Do I have to
follow it to be a Red Mage?
A: No. The lore bits at the beginning and in the notes are
purely there to spark ideas and create a general image and
feel of a red mage. As long as you fulfill the mechanical
requirements, you're free to create your red mage as you
please, they don't even have to be red!
Q: Why does the Red Mage have more
spells known than other classes?
A: The red mage gains more spells known through its
sacrifice of spell progression and high tier spell levels.
Versatility over 'strength' in this case.
Q: Isn't this just X feature from Y class?
A: Probably. Some of the features are definitely re-tooled
features borrowed from other classes. A few of the standouts
are: Aetherstrike, a combination of the paladin's Divine Smite
and warlock's Eldritch Smite; Manaward and Enchanted
Blade, similar to some of the Bladesinger wizard's features;
Dualcast, an altered sorcerer Quickened Spell.
This is my very first homebrew class that I've actually put
some effort and care into. I didn't want to stray too far from
normal conventions to not make something that seems too
unusual and unfitting, this meant that some features were
prone to be similar to or based on existing features.
Q: Why doesn't your Red Mage do the Red
Mage thing from X Final Fantasy game?
X as in the variable, not FFX
A: I tried to incorporate aspects from many games of the
series. Keeping its main characteristics of being a "Jack of all
trades, master of none", dabbling in destructive, healing, and
supportive magic, though being incapable of reaching the
highest level spells in those, the signature ability that is
Dualcast/Doublecast/Twincast, and also being a decent
martial fighter. Though the main inspiration came from the
job's most recent iteration in FFXIV.
Translating all of their abilities into D&D would make them
too good at everything and step on many other classes' toes
(which I've realized in earlier versions of this class, and it still
does to an extent), so of course some things fell off and are
found unrepresented. That said, I think that I've created a
very faithful recreation of the job overall.
 The Red Mage
A magic-user that mixes both arcane and divine
to cast spells at a speed that has never been
seen before. All without neglecting their

practice of the blade.

An homage to both Dungeons & Dragons and

the Final Fantasy series

Created by: u/aiir_ | aiir#9916 (Discord)

Remember to always consult your

fellow players and DM before using

any homebrew content in your game