Creating a Prognosticator

Crafting a prognosticator character calls for a backstory enriched by at least one momentous experience. How did your character first encounter the world of divination and foresight? Was it a chance encounter with a mystical artifact or a wise oracle that revealed your innate gift for predicting the future? Or did you immerse yourself in ancient texts and long hours of meditation to develop your prophetic abilities?

What compelled you to leave your sanctuary of contemplation? Did your initial brush with the enigmatic realm of foresight ignite an insatiable thirst for deeper understanding? Have you heard whispers of a clandestine source of prophetic wisdom, untouched by any other seer? Or perhaps you're driven by a desire to test your newfound powers of foresight in the face of uncertainty and peril.

Quick Build

You can create a prognosticator swiftly by using these recommendations. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Dexterity or Constitution. Then, opt for the hermit background.

Class Features

As a Prognosticator, you gain the following class features

Cartomancy

You to harness the power of the Tarot and use its cards to manipulate fate. As a Prognosticator, you have a deep connection to your Tarot deck, and with each level, your mastery over the cards grows stronger. At 1st level, you have a "hand" containing three cards from which you can play from. These cards come from your deck which includes all your Major Arcana and all the Minor Arcana. Unless stated otherwise, a Minor Arcanas effect lasts up to one minute and can only target creatures you can see. Your deck can be used as a spell focus.

Whenever you play a card (as an action with a free hand), draw a new card from your deck and discard the played into one of two discard piles, one for minor arcana and one for major arcana. When you run out of cards to draw from, shuffle your minor arcana discard pile and use it as your new deck. Whenever you take a long rest your discard piles, deck, and hand are recombined and shuffled. Your hands size increases as you level, 4 at 5th level, 5 at 9th level, 6 at 13th level, and 7 at 18th level.

Unless othewise stated, your hand should always be full.

Major Arcana

At 1st level, you start with three "Major Arcana" cards in your deck, these are cards of remarkable power; capable of casting spells upon their use. Their spells change depending on the prognosticator level of the caster. A Major Arcana can use its lower level spell even when used by a higher level prognosticator, however, spells cast using Major Arcana are cast at their lowest level.

When used to cast their spell, Major Arcana do not require any material components and only take an action to cast regardless of the normal casting time of the spell. Major Arcana do not require spell slots to use.

Spellcasting

The prognosticator table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your prognosticator spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell's level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.

You prepare the list of Prognosticator spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the prognosticator spell list. When you do so, choose a number of prognosticator spells equal to your Wisdom modifier + half your Prognosticator level (rounded down, minimum of 1). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. Casting the spell doesn't remove it from your list of prepared spells.

You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of prognosticator spells requires time spent in studying your tarot deck: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list.

Minor Arcana (Swords)

Providences

At 2nd level, the prognosticator unlocks the power of Providence, allowing them to customize and enhance their tarot deck to suit their personal playstyle and strategy.

By focusing on the mystical energies within their cards, prognosticator can empower specific suits or modify the effects of individual cards, creating a truly unique deck tailored to their needs and the challenges they face.

Whenever you gain a level in this class, you can change out one Providence for another, only if you meet the prerequisites for that Providence. You gain more Providences as you level in this class, as seen on the prognosticator table.

Below are a list of Providence you can choose from.

King of Cups

King of Swords

King of Pentacles

Rejection

Starting at 3rd level, you gain the ability to reject the fate presented to you by your tarot deck. As an action, you can choose to discard your entire hand, allowing you to draw a new hand.

To use the Rejection feature, discard all the cards in your hand. Then, draw a new hand from your tarot deck containing the same number of cards as you previously held.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Predestination

At 20th level, your mastery over the tarot has reached its pinnacle, allowing you to shape your own destiny with unwavering precision. This precision enables you to discard your current hand and choose your new hand with absolute precision.

When you use the Predestination feature, discard your entire hand as an action. Then, search your tarot deck and/or your discard piles and select the same number of cards as your previous hand size. This hand now becomes your new hand.

You can use the Predestination feature once per long rest.

Mystical Pursuits

When you reach 2nd level, you choose a "Mystical Pursuit" from the list below, shaping your use of tarot. Your choice grants you features at 2nd level and again at 6th, 10th, and 14th level.

The mystical pursuit available in this supplement are:

• Astrology
• Theomancy
• Harbinger
• Numerology
• Rhabdomancy

Mystical Pursuit, Astrologer

Astrologers are prognosticator who have honed their skills by studying the celestial bodies, delving into the secrets of the stars and planets, and aligning their tarot practices with the greater cosmos.

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They understand that the movements of celestial objects hold great power and influence over the fates of all beings. Through their attunement to cosmic forces, Astrologers learn to harness the power of constellations and heavenly bodies, channeling this energy to amplify their abilities and manipulate the very fabric of fate.

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As an Astrologer, you gain access to unique spells and abilities related to the astral plane, celestial beings, and cosmic forces. Your tarot cards become infused with the power of the cosmos, allowing you to wield potent gravitational and spatial effects against your foes or in support of your allies.

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With the vast knowledge of the stars at your command, you become a guiding force, shaping destinies and revealing hidden truths as you navigate the tapestry of fate.

Astrology, Additional Spells

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown below. Each of these spells counts as a prognosticators spell for you.

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These spells can be cast using your spell slots even if they are not prepared.

2nd level (1st level spells):

• Guiding Bolt
• Faerie Fire

5th level (2nd level spells):

• Locate Object
• Levitate

9th level (3rd level spells):

• Clairvoyance
• Slow

13th level (4th level spells):

• Divination
• Mordenkainen's Private Sanctum

17th level (5th level spells):

• Telekinesis
• Contact Other Plane

Astrology, Star Signs

Starting at 2nd level, your knowledge of the celestial bodies grants you the ability to read the stars and gain insight into the day ahead. When a new day starts, Roll a 1d8 and consult the table below to determine the star sign that influences you for the day.

If you are unable to see the sky when a new day begins, this roll is made in secret by the DM. You gain the associated benefit until a new day begins.

Astrology, Cosmic Sextant

At 6th level, your mastery of astrology allows you to more accurately navigate the celestial patterns and their influence on your life.

When a new day begins, roll twice on and choose which of the two results to use as your star sign for the day. If you are unable to see the sky when a new day begins, this roll is made in secret by the DM, with you telling them your preference.

Astrology, Sundial

At 10th level, your connection to celestial patterns strengthens, allowing you to attune to the passage of time and the shifting influences of the cosmos.

When taking a short rest, you can spend 10 minutes studying the position of the sun, the shadows it casts, and the flow of time, enabling you to roll on the Star Signs table as if a new day had started.

In addition, when you use this feature, you can may discard your hand and recombine/reshuffle your deck, drawing a new hand after.

This feature can not be used if you are unable to see the sun during the short rest.

Astrology, Cosmic Alignment

At 14th level, your profound connection to the cosmos enables you to align with the most powerful celestial energies. When using the Star Signs feature during the turn of a new day, use the table below instead.

Mystical Pursuit, Oracle

Oracles are prognosticators who have dedicated themselves to divine guidance, seeking wisdom and inspiration from higher powers to strengthen their tarot practices.

By forging a close connection with deities or other celestial beings, Oracles learn to channel divine energies through their cards, enhancing their abilities with healing, protection, and divination magic. Their deep spiritual insight allows them to perceive the threads of fate and weave them in service of their higher calling.

As an Oracle, you gain access to unique spells and abilities associated with divine power, including additional healing and divination spells from the cleric spell list. Your tarot cards become conduits for divine blessings or curses, shaped by the will of your patron deity or celestial guide.

With the power of divinity at your fingertips, you become a beacon of hope and wisdom, guiding your allies through the uncertainties of life and illuminating the path to enlightenment.

Oracle,
Additional Spells

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown below. Each of these spells counts as a prognosticators spell for you.

These spells can be cast using your spell slots even if they are not prepared.

Oracle,
Divine Insight

At 2nd level, the Oracle's connection to the divine grants them a deeper understanding of the tarot cards. Whenever you draw a card from your deck, you can choose to immediately discard the card as a reaction.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Oracle,
Blessing of the Oracle

At 6th level, your divine connection allows you to channel blessings through your tarot cards. When you use a tarot card that restores hit points or removes a condition from an ally, you can choose to grant that ally a bonus to their next ability check, attack roll, or saving throw equal to your Wisdom modifier.

The ally must use this bonus within the next minute. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Oracle,
Sacred Resilience

At 10th level, your divine bond grants you and your allies a measure of protection against harm. As an action, you can draw and then immediately discard a tarot card, holding it aloft and imbuing you and your allies within 60 feet with a sacred resilience.

You and your affected allies gain temporary hit points equal to your Prognosticator level + your Wisdom modifier. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.

Oracle,
Fate's Intervention

At 14th level, your strong connection to the divine allows you to call upon the gods in times of great need. As an action, you continue to draw then discard cards from you deck until you draw a Major Arcana, at which point the card is played using the same action.

Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.

Mystical Pursuit, Harbinger

Harbingers are prognosticators who delve into the darker side of fate and fortune, exploring the shadowy realms where demonic and fiendish influences reside. These enigmatic figures walk the fine line between light and darkness, harnessing the power of forbidden knowledge and otherworldly entities to shape destinies according to their own mysterious purposes.

While their methods may seem foreboding, Harbingers are not inherently evil; they simply understand that the path to true mastery over fate often leads through the darkness.

As a Harbinger, you gain access to unique spells and abilities linked to the underworld, shadows, and infernal powers. Your tarot cards become infused with the essence of darkness and the nether realms, imbuing your abilities with necromantic, shadow, or infernal themes.

Drawing on your connections to fiendish patrons or the shadow plane, you wield the forces of darkness and shadow to your advantage, creating magical darkness, teleporting through shadows, or summoning otherworldly allies.

Harbinger, Additional Spells

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown below. Each of these spells counts as a prognosticator spell for you.

These spells can be cast using your spell slots even if they are not prepared.

Harbinger, Dark Omen

Starting at 2nd level, you can harness the power of foreboding fate to hinder your enemies. When you draw a Major Arcana card, you can choose to apply a dark omen to the card as a reaction.

When you play the card with a dark omen applied, the target of the spell has disadvantage on the saving throw of the spell, or, if the spell requires an attack roll you gain advantage on that roll.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Harbinger, Horseman

At 6th level, you gain the ability to leap through shadows, allowing you to teleport short distances. As a bonus action, you can teleport up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space that you can see that is in dim light or darkness.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Harbinger, Rapturing

Beginning at 10th level, your connection to fiendish powers allows you to draw strength from your enemies' fears.

When a creature fails a saving throw or is hit by an attack roll from a spell effected by your Dark Omen feature, you can use your reaction to gain temporary hit points equal to your prognosticator level.

These temporary hit points last for 1 minute.

Harbinger, Doomcaller

At 14th level, you can summon a powerful fiend to aid you in battle. As an action, you can expend a spell slot of 4th level or higher to summon a fiend of your choice whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the level of the expended spell slot.

The summoned fiend appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of you and remains for 1 hour, or until it drops to 0 hit points. It is friendly to you and your allies, and it obeys your commands.

If you control multiple fiends through this feature, the duration of the oldest summoned fiend is halved.

Mystical Pursuit, Numerologist

Numerologists are prognosticators who have devoted their studies to the mystical power of numbers, deciphering the patterns that govern the universe, and using their knowledge to influence fate and probability.

They understand that numbers are the building blocks of reality, and by interpreting and manipulating numerical values, Numerologists can alter the course of events or omen.

With the vast knowledge of numerology at your command, you become a master of probability, shaping destinies and bending luck to your will.

Numerology,
Additional Spells

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown below. Each of these spells counts as a prognosticators spell for you.

These spells can be cast using your spell slots even if they are not prepared.

Numerology,
Divine Numbers

Starting at 2nd level, you can manipulate probability to activate special abilities when specific numbers are rolled by anyone within 60 feet of you. When you finish a long rest, choose a number between 1 and 20.

Until you take another long rest, whenever that number is rolled on a d20 by anyone within 60 feet of you, you can use your reaction to choose one your Divine Numbers to take effect.

You can use your reaction to activate this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.

Numerology, Mirrors

At 6th level, your understanding of numerology allows you to further influence the rolls of others.

When using your Divine Numbers feature, you can now choose two different numbers between 1 and 20.

Additionally, you know one more Divine Number.

Numerology, Prisms

Starting at 10th level, your mastery of numerology extends to a third significant number.

When using your Divine Numbers feature, choose three different numbers between 1 and 20.

Additionally, you know one more Divine Number.

Numerology, Tessellations

At 14th level, your deep understanding of the numerological forces enables you to harness their power more effectively.

The range you can use rolls from for your Divine Numbers is now 120 feet rather than 60.

Additionally, when using your Divine Numbers feature, you can choose to activate two Divine Number effects when a Divine Number is rolled.

Mystical Pursuit, Rhabdomancer

Rhabdomancers are prognosticators who utilize the innate divinatory power of rigid shafts, such as staffs, wands, and arrows.

By simply holding these portent objects aloft, a Rhabdomancer is able to divine meaning by the near imperceptible pull and sway of these rods, revealing a great many things to a keen Rhabdomancer.

While their methods may seem strange and esoteric, a skilled Rhabdomancer is able to use their knowledge to divine locations unknown to the Rhabdomancer, able to sway the path of an arrow in flight to hit a foe, or miss an ally.

Rhabdomancy,
Additional Spells

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown below. Each of these spells counts as a prognosticator spell for you.

These spells can be cast using your spell slots even if they are not prepared.

Rhabdomancy,
Knowledge of Rods

Starting at 2nd level, you gain proficiency with Medium Armor, Glaives, Halberds, Lances, Longbows, and all Crossbows.

At 10th level, you also gain proficiency with Heavy Armor.

This feature represents your proficiency with rods and staffs, and the appropriate armor to utilize them.

Rhabdomancy,
Rod Knowledge

At 6th level, you have become quite proficient with extracting knowledge from your rods of choice.

Choose any polearm or weapon that uses arrows or bolts, while you using this weapon you double your proficiency bonus to attack rolls made with that weapon, and you can add your proficiency bonus to the damage roll of that weapon.

In addition, you can now use your rod to preform belomancy or a dowsing. If the chosen weapon was a melee weapon, you can cast "Find the Path" once per long rest, removing the restriction of needing to be familiar with its location.

If your chosen weapon is a ranged weapon, you can cast "Divination" over a minute at will by expending 3 arrows/bolts. The answers can only be "Yes", "No", or "Unknown".

Rhabdomancy,
Bending of Rods

Beginning at 10th level, whenever you or and ally make, or are subject to a melee or ranged attack, you can use your reaction to add or subtract your Wisdom bonus to the attack roll. You can use this reaction an equal amount of times as your proficiency bonus.

You can now also now make two attack with your "Rod Knowlegde" weapon whenever you take the attack action.

Rhabdomancy,
Rod Mastery

At 14th level, you can choose a second type of weapon to receive the benefits of “Rod Knowledge”.

The weapon must be of the opposing weapon type from your first choice, so if you chose a melee weapon as your first, you must choose ranged weapon as your second.

As such, you now gain access to the other type of divining from the "Rod Knowledge" feature.

Cantrips

• Dancing Lights
• Guidance
• Light
• Mage Hand
• Mending
• Message
• Minor Illusion
• Prestidigitation
• Thaumaturgy
• Ray of Frost

1st Level

• Dissonant Whispers
• Comprehend Languages
• Detect Magic
• Identify
• Illusory Script
• Speak with Animals
• Unseen Servant

2nd Level

• Augury
• Detect Thoughts
• Phantasmal Force
• Find Traps
• Locate Object
• Scorching Ray
• See Invisibility

3rd Level

• Clairvoyance
• Dispel Magic
• Lightning Bolt
• Nondetection
• Remove Curse
• Speak with Dead
• Tongues

4th Level

• Arcane Eye
• Divination
• Phantasmal Killer
• Locate Creature
• Mordenkainen's Private Sanctum
• Scrying
• Sending

5th Level

• Commune
• Dream
• Contact Other Plane
• Geas
• Legend Lore
• Modify Memory
• Rary's Telepathic Bond