notes/DND/.Brew/Feats/Arcane Augmentation.md

Arcane Augmentation

Prerequisite: Spellcasting

This feat grants you the ability to enhance a spell you cast by expending an additional spell slot of equal or greater level than the spell being cast.

Benefits

• Power Scaling:

  • Cantrips benefit the most from this ability, as most spells can scale in power simply by being cast at a higher level. In contrast, cantrips typically remain at a single power level unless modified by a feat or class archetype.

• Damage Type Alteration:

  • You can change the damage type of a spell to another type within the same category by expending a spell slot of a lesser level.

Damage Type Categories

• Non-Magical: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Elemental: Fire, Cold, Force
• Magical: Acid, Lightning, Thunder
• Other: Poison, Psychic, Necrotic, Radiant

Example Enhancements

The following examples illustrate how the Arcane Augmentation feat can enhance spells. These examples are not exhaustive; the rules apply to any spell that fits within the guidelines of the feat.

• Eldritch Blast:

  • Base Stats: 1d10 force damage
  • 1st Level Boost: 2d10 force damage
  • 2nd Level Boost: 3d10 force damage

• Mage Hand:

  • Base Stats:
    • Range: 30 ft
    • Carry: 10 lb
    • Cannot Attack
  • 1st Level Boost: Choose one of the following:
    • Range: 60 ft
    • Carry: 20 lb
  • 2nd Level Boost: Choose one of the following:
    • Range: 90 ft
    • Carry: 30 lb