Spellcasting is oftentimes, an underutilized way to enhance your roleplay as a player.

Typically, most DMs and players think of spellcasting primarily in the context of combat.

This can give you the roleplay opportunity to take a stab at emulatea familiar NPCor fellow party member.

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This is a great roleplay spell for any campaign for two reasons.

This can prove really fun for the whole table.

Is your druid harnessing the full potential of nature’s cantrips in your Dungeons & Dragons game?

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These encounters are highly memorable for the whole table.

Of course, physical interaction with the image proves it to be illusory.

Are you a seasoned DND player who thinks they’ve tried everything?

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Take a look at these classes in Dungeons & Dragons for your next character.

However, this is a great spell for roleplaying deception.

Say you want to get information about a villain’s lair without putting yourself in danger.

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4Modify Memory

Longtime fans of Critical Role know just how impactful a well-placed Modify Memory can be.

Of course, you have to be careful not to make the memory you change too nonsensical.

It’s up to the DM’s discretion whether the memory you create is illogical.

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Strixhaven Ball by Carolina Gariba

However, walking this line makes for a great roleplay challenge for a seasoned Dungeons & Dragons player.

This is a great way to forge scrolls of pedigree, letters of recommendation, and more.

you’re free to also use this spell to create hidden messages for specific players.

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Strixhaven Ball by Carolina Gariba

This is greatfor urban sprawl campaignsor espionage missions.

2Friends

Cantrip

Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

This low-level spell is great in a pinch.

While this spell won’t get you out of combat, it’s great for quick roleplay encounters.

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A Human Druid by Jesper Ejsing

But these are the ones that stand out.

Use a spell like Friends to get past a bouncer, guard, or security patrol quickly and easily.

Or, you’re free to use this spell to attempt to haggle with shopkeepers.

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Boreal Ball by Katerina Ladon

Either way, using a spell like Friends gives you the chance to flex roleplay muscles.

1Dream

8 hours

Dream is the ultimate spell for testing your roleplay prowess.

Another function of the spell is to create a nightmare to inflict damage on an NPC from afar.

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A Devout Warrior by Michael Broussard

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Conflict Between Characters by Scott Murphy

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Magic Mirror by Chris Seaman

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A Hag’s Bargain by Linda Lithen

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Wizard Components by Jane Katsubo

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Mordenkainen by Helge C. Balzer

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Tasha by Linda Lithen

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