
Web can be used offensively – to give attack opportunities to your fighters – but if can also be used defensively, allowing you to escape if needed. The hardest part about playing a wizard is keeping them alive at lower levels. That means you can get more bang for your buck if you’re smart. Yes, this is another basic spell, but it’s also another AoE spell. There’s times your fighter or cleric won’t be able to carry everything, and you, the wizard, can be the hero with this spell. Yes, it’s a basic spell that doesn’t do damage, but it can be so useful when you actually do need it. It’s simple conjuration spells like these that really make playing D&D fun sometimes.

You know, when you’re hauling all the loot back to your headquarters – or someplace nearby to sell. Floating DiskĪnother low-level utility spell that can be super helpful at the end of an adventure. You’ll not need this spell a lot (hopefully!), but it’s good to have to get your familiar as early as possible to help you stay alive. When cast successfully, you’ll be able to “find” your familiar which can then help keep you alive at lower levels. You’ll want to check with your DM to see if they have any special rules for familiars, but this can be a very useful spell. Find FamiliarĪnother mainstay of the low-level wizard, Find Familiar is a way to “conjure” up an animal companion of sorts.

(No pun!) The cantrip spell level makes it even more handy. No matter what type of adventure you’re on, there’s a good chance this spell will come in handy. This is one of the reasons I like this conjuration spell so much – utility. However, if you think about it, you can begin to realize that a magical “robot” hand can be useful in a lot of situations. Yes, it doesn’t sound like a lot – woo a magic hand. Mage HandĪnother low-level mage spell that can be indispensable. It doesn’t do a ton of damage, but the ability to hit more than one creature at a time is invaluable for a low-level mage. The splash in the name is a hint at the usefulness of this spell, especially at lower levels. While this isn’t a powerful spell, it’s useful because it’s an AoE – Area of Effect spell.
