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CustomDnD
2020-07-19, 11:28 AM
I am attempting to collect all of what I call "List Spellcasting classes".
List Spellcasting is distinct from prepared casting and spontaneous casting. List casters can cast any spell on their spell list, they do not need to select spells known from their list, or prepare spells from their spell list for the day.
List spellcasting is just the term I use, if you know another, let me know



Classes Levels Type Progression Casterprog
Beguiler 20 Base Classes Arcane Spellcasting 0-9
Dread Necromancer 20 Base Classes Arcane Spellcasting 0-9
Warmage 20 Base Classes Arcane Spellcasting 0-9
Witch (DMG) 20 Base Classes Arcane Spellcasting 0-9
Demonologist 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 1-4
Fiend Slayer 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 1-4
Mortal Hunter 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 1-4
Purebreath Devotee 10 Prestige Classes Divine Spellcasting 1-4
Royal Herald 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 0-4
Sinker 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 1-2
Taker 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 1-4

Arguably: unlimited spell known possible but not automatic


Beholder Mage 10 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 0-9
Harper Scout 5 Prestige Classes Arcane Spellcasting 1-3

Are there any others?
Buufreak
2020-07-19, 12:11 PM
Blackguard and assassin, both dmg, both fixed list.
Doctor Despair
2020-07-19, 12:29 PM
Is Necromaster the Dread Necromancer? If not: Dread Necromancer fits that description, I think, right?
CustomDnD
2020-07-19, 01:01 PM
Blackguard and assassin, both dmg, both fixed list.

Blackguard are prepared casters and Assassins are spontaneous casters with limited spells known. Neither cast like Beguiliers or Warmages. I think i may need to be clearer, so thank you


Is Necromaster the Dread Necromancer? If not: Dread Necromancer fits that description, I think, right?

Thank you, corrected
Anthrowhale
2020-07-19, 02:21 PM
Healer is a prepared caster.
CustomDnD
2020-07-19, 02:43 PM
Healer is a prepared caster.

Thank you, corrected
Thurbane
2020-07-21, 05:11 PM
Depending on how you read the text: the Witch "class" (and I use that term loosely) from the 3.5 DMG page 175. RAI is probably that they share a spells known mechanic with the Sorcerer, though.

Would Spirit Shamans count? Probably not.

Anyway, here's a thread I started a while back, if that helps: Set List Spontaneous Casters (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?531761)


That's a fun question. Using Troacctid's list (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1geywITbI4M-Up08SGD-rUHlnobR66aIgKqu7mILkmhU/edit#gid=1339089860) and some investigation it looks like:

Sinker (Dragon #287) L1-2, arcane
Taker (Dragon #287) L1-4, arcane
Fiendslayer (Dragon #287) L1-4, arcane
Demonologist (Vile Darkness) L1-4, arcane
Mortal Hunter (Vile Darkness) L1-4, arcane
Harper Scout (FRCS) L1-3, arcane sort of---unlimited spell known possible but not automatic
Purebreath Devotee (Dragon #314) L1-4, divine "and cannot add to this list"
Beholder Mage (LoM) L0-9, arcane, sort of---unlimited spell known possible but not automatic


Artificers know the entire standard infusion list and cast them spontaneously, and can learn as many as the DM allows them to invent or find.
Edea
2020-07-21, 05:43 PM
The Beguiler's list also seems so much more robust than the other two in the base-class category. I love that class...
CustomDnD
2020-07-21, 09:40 PM
Depending on how you read the text: the Witch "class" (and I use that term loosely) from the 3.5 DMG page 175. RAI is probably that they share a spells known mechanic with the Sorcerer, though.

Witch, Harper Scout, and Sinker added. Thank you