A note on Spell Points

There is always the potential for players to abuse the variant rules for spells instead of spell slots. While a 6th level spell slot user at most could cast three spells at third level (fireball, for example) a spell point user of the same level could cast the same spell six times and still have enough left for a first level spell.

Also, to curb those who’d greatly abuse the power presented, spells of 6th level and above may only be cast once before requiring a long rest, regardless of how many spell points the caster has available. In this, the spell slot user has advantage if they reach level 19, where they gain a second spell slot of 6th level.

Spell point totals are meant to be equal to the number of spell slots you could cast if using that system, however while you are more versatile with how you spend them, the cost is a loss of 6th and 7th level casting at level 20. In addition, no matter the amount of spell points you have, you may not cast any spell above your Max Spell level.

Finally, the Blue Mage uses spell points only, and similar to how Warlock mixes with other spell casters, Spell points may only be used for Blue Mage spells and features; Multiclassing will not permit a sorcerer, for example, to convert spell points to spell slots.

Quick Build

You can make a Blue Mage quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Wisdom your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, take the hermit background. Third, take the Firebolt, Message, and Primal Savagery cantrips and the first-level spells Create/Destroy Water, Detect Magic, Ice Knife and Guiding Bolt.

Class Features

Azure Spellcasting Focus

You may use an occult fetish as a spell-casting focus for your blue mage spells. An occult fetish can be almost anything, though usually it has a somewhat macabre bent, such as a skull decorated with feathers, or pendant decorated with teeth and runes. You can buy or make one for 10 gp, and it typically weighs about 1 lb.

Azure Genesis

At 2nd level you select the genesis to focus your abominable powers in, granting you the powers of The Immortal, The Lore Keeper, or The Mimic. Your choice grants you features at 2nd level and again at 6th, 10th, and 14th levels.

Libra

Also at 2nd level, your ability to intuit is heightened. You gain proficiency in Wisdom (Insight) checks. Also, as a bonus action, you can attempt to intuit your enemies. Make a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by their Charisma (Deception). If you win, you learn one ability, resistance, immunity, or vulnerability that creature has. If you intuit this creature a second time, you may add it to your Bestiary. You may use this ability on a creature that has died, provided it left a corpse and has been dead for no longer than 1 minute. You cannot use Libra to learn Blue Mage spells.

Ability Score Increase

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. You can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.

Power Leak

At 7th level, the monstrous power within has begun to seep out in a way you can harness. As an action at the cost of 6 SP you can select any number of creatures in a 20-foot radius sphere within 60 feet of you. You create an illusion of your choice within this area that lashes out at each creature. These creatures make a wisdom saving throw equal to your spell save DC. If they fail, they take 6d6 psychic damage. If they succeed, they are unaffected. You must complete a long rest before using this feature again.

At 15th level, you may use Azure Lore after using Power Leak to attempt to learn the spell Maddening Darkness at a DC of 20.

Unbridled Learning

At 18th level you gain access to the most potent powers a creature can produce. Select one Unbridled Power from the following list. You may use this ability once per day as if it were a Lair Action. You may not use an Unbridled Power while you are transformed.

When you use your Libra ability to learn a spell, you can learn an Unbridled Power if the creature meets the prerequisites. At 20th level, you may use this ability twice per day, but you must complete a short rest before using it a second time, and you may not use the same Unbridled Power you last used.

Phoenix Tears

You channel the powers of rebirth into an ally within 20 feet of you that's been dead for no more than 1 minute. They are resurrected as if by the True Resurrection spell and all creatures of your choice within 10 feet of them make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 radiant and 4d6 fire damage on a failure, half on a success. Once used, this ability cannot be used again for 7 days.

Unrestrained Power

At 20th level, you can unleash the abominable power stored within to run wild for a short time. You transform into a Mindflayer for a number of rounds equal to your Wisdom modifier. While in this form, your spell attack and spell save DC gain an additional +2, and as a bonus action you can change the damage type of any spell you cast to psychic.

A Virulent Path

It takes a person obsessed to willingly become a Blue Mage. This path to power manifests in several different ways, according to the desires of both the person choosing to take up the mantle of the Blue, and the monster growing within. Blue mages seeking mastery of their magic often become Lore Keepers. More martially minded blue mages find their desire for power lead them down The Immortal path. For those willing to unleash the full power of the monster, The Mimic is the ultimate path.

The Immortal

The Immortal seeks martial power by enhancing and fortifying their weapon and body. Their reasons vary from being bodyguards to gladiators to explorers. All Immortals have one saying they live by: “Power of thee, come into me. Power of mine, unto thee shine.” The Immortal blue mage may have a large repertoire of spells, but generally focuses on only a small few at a time, sacrificing magical versatility for increased power.

The Mimic

However you describe it, The Mimic is a terrifying force to behold. Many see druids as shape changers that can be cute and cuddle critters or real forces of nature, The Mimic’s ability to transform is a force of terror. Forget unleashing the beast. It’s time to uncage the monster.

Implacable

At 6th level, the monster within reinforces your vitality. When making Constitution saving throws, if you would take half damage from a success, you instead take no damage.

Cerulean Hunger

At 10th level, while transformed by your Cerulean Transformation feature, you may spend an action to devour part of an enemy’s corpse that has been dead for no more than 1 minute. When you do so, you can activate your Azure Lore ability without the need to roll dice.

Unstoppable Monster

At 14th level, the monster within refuses to be stopped. You have advantage on saves vs. the paralyzed, stunned, frightened and restrained conditions from magical sources.

Blue Mage Spell List

All features do not include spells or spell-like abilities unless specifically mentioned. Action abilities require Azure Lore be used as a reaction to the ability being used. Passive trait features are learned by Azure Lore as a reaction when the creature is seen benefiting from the trait. Spell requirement spells are learned by Azure Lore as a reaction when casting a required spell, using a DC of 10 + level of the spell being learned, unless otherwise specified.

• feature: contained in the creature's stat block
• Achievement: completed at any time since becoming a Blue Mage
• Spell Learned: Spells must be in your known spell list
• Creature: can only be learned from a creature with this tag

Burst

cantrip transmutation (arcane)

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Touch
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You impart great force into a target you touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On hit, the target takes 1d10 bludgeoning damage, and is knocked 5 feet directly away from you.

The spell's damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).

Charged Blast

2nd-level evocation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 60ft.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You create three arcs of lightning striking targets in range. You can direct them at one target or several.

Make a ranged spell attack for each arc. On a hit, the target takes 1d12 lightning damage. If three or more arcs hit a single target, they must make a Constitution saving throw or become shocked, stunning them until the start of their next turn.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you create one additional arc for each slot level above 2nd.

Exuviation

5th-level abjuration

• Classes: Blue Mage, Cleric, Druid
• *Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (20 feet radius)
• Components: V, S, M (a moth wing)
• Duration: Instantaneous

Select up to four creatures you can see within range. You can end one condition afflicting each creature you target. The conditions can be blinded, deafened, diseased, paralyzed or poisoned.

Flare

9th-level evocation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 120ft.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You select a target within range and greate a point of energy on their body. Fiery energy explodes from their location in a 40ft. globe, incinerating all creatures within the globe. All affected creatures make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 20d6 fire damage and 20d6 force damage on a failed saving throw and half as much on success.

Flash Freeze

3rd-level evocation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (30 foot cone)
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

A freezing wind ripples outward. Each creature in a 30-foot cone must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 4d8 cold damage and is restrained by ice until the start of your next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn't restrained.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd.

Gale Bolt

1st-level evocation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 120ft.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

A blast of concentrated wind streaks toward a creature of your choice within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 bludgeoning damage and if it is Large or smaller is knocked 10 feet away from you.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell lot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each level above 1st.

Hydro Shot

1st-level conjuration

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 30ft.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You conjure a ball of water before hurling it at a target. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage and if it is Large or smaller must make a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell lot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each level above 1st.

Jumping Jolt

4th-level evocation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 60ft.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You release an arc of lighting at a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack roll against the target. On hit, the target takes 4d12 lightning damage, and you can cause the spell to jump to another target within 20 feet of the first target making a new attack roll for each target. The spell cannot hit the same target twice, or jump to a target out of the spells range. The spell can jump a maximum of five times.

On a miss, the target takes half as much damage and the spell does not jump to a new target.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the starting damage increases by 1d12 for each slot level above 4th.

Mutate

3rd-level transmutation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S, M (something from an extinct animal)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

You manipulate the nature of your body with magic temporarily giving it new properties. You can select three of the following properties:

• Your body becomes malleable and amorphous. You have advantage on saves and checks against grapples and the restrained condition, you do not suffer disadvantage from squeezing into smaller spaces, and you can squeeze through openings two sizes smaller than you.
• You grow one additional appendage. This appendage serves as an arm and a hand, though it can take the shape of an arm, tentacle, or similar appendage.
• You extend the length of your limbs, increasing the reach on melee attacks, touch spells, and object interactions by 5 feet.
• Your flesh hardens, your base AC becomes 14 + your dexterity modifier if it is not already higher.
• You grow more resilient, adapting against one external threat. You gain advantage on one type of saving throw of your choice.
• You adapt your body to an aquatic environment, sprouting gills and growing webbing between your fingers. You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
• Your body grows ablative armor. You gain temporary hit points equal to your spellcasting ability modifier at the start of each of your turns.
• You can grow one size larger or smaller.
• You sprout wings. You gain a flying speed of 30 feet.
• You grow a natural weapon; this weapon can have the statistics of any martial melee weapon without the thrown property, and takes on a form vaguely reminiscent of it. You have proficiency with this weapon, and are considered to be holding it. You can use your spellcasting modifier in place of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for attack and damage rolls with this natural weapon. The natural weapon is magic and you have a +1 bonus to the attack and damage rolls you make using it.
• For the duration of the spell, you can use an action to change one or all of the properties, losing the benefits of your previously selected properties and gaining the benefits of the new selected properties.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th or higher, you can select one additional property from the list of options, with one additional property per spell level above 3rd.

Poison Puff

4th-level transmutation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (30 foot cone)
• Components: V, S
• Duration: 1 round

You exhale a cloud of poison that magically expands to fill a 30 foot cone. Creatures in that area must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they take 4d12 poison damage and become poisoned until the start of their next turn. On a success, the target takes half as much damage and is not poisoned.

The area is lightly obscured until the start of your turn, and any creature that ends their turn within the area takes 2d4 poison damage.

Regen

4th-level enchantment

• Classes: Bard, Blue Mage, Cleric, Druid
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 60ft.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: 1 minute

The target's body is enchanted with a blessing that repairs damage to the body over time. For the duration, the creature regains 1d6 hit points at the start of its turn.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the hit points recovered increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 4th.

Sonic Shriek

5th-level evocation

• Classes: Bard, Blue Mage, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (120-foot cone)
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You emit a sonic blast covering a huge area. Each creature in a 120-foot cone must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 6d8 thunder damage. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage. A creature automatically succeeds on its saving throw if it is more than 60 feet from you.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

Twisting Eruption

7th-level conjuration

• Classes: Blue Mage, Warlock
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 120ft.
• Components: V, S, M (a handful of dead plants)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

You target a point and call forth tendrils, twisted vines, and gnarled roots of dark energy that erupt from the ground in a 60 foot radius. All creatures of your choice must make a Dexterity saving throw or be restrained as the shadowy plant tendrils grasp and drain the life from it.

At the start of a creature's turn, if it is restrained by the spell, it takes 2d10 bludgeoning damage, and 2d10 necrotic damage. Each time a creature takes necrotic damage from this spell, the caster regains 1d4 hit points.

A creature restrained by the tendrils can use its action to make a Strength or Dexterity check (its choice) against your spell save DC. On a success, it frees itself. A tendril can be destroyed, freeing a creature from its grasp. They have an AC of 10, 20 hit point, and are immune to all damage besides radiant and fire. Spells that deal radiant or fire damage to creatures in an area of effect also affect tendrils in that area.

Creatures that end their turn within the radius while not restrained must make a Dexterity saving throw or become restrained by the tendrils.

Vortex Blast

3rd-level evocation

• Classes: Blue Mage, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (30-foot cone)
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You create a sudden violent vortex that blasts outwards in a 30-foot cone, tossing characters and objects within the area. Creatures in the area take 4d6 bludgeoning damage and must succeed a Strength saving throw or be knocked 30 feet backward and 30 feet upward.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

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