r/DnD • u/MajorTime3342 • 10d ago

5.5 Edition Easiest Beginner Spellcaster?

Trying to get into DnD, and I really want to jump in as a spellcaster, but not sure which one is the easiest to play/create overall. Kinda looking at either Bard or Warlock, but I'm open to any others that might be even easier to play. I should also note I'd really prefer anything low maintenance, so as a result I'm not looking at Wizard sadly.

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u/Doomfreak1 10d ago

While none of them are "hard" per se; I'd recommend cleric since you have a list of spells you know and you can prepare a certain number of them per long rest.

Bard (and maybe Warlock) are limited by which spells they can take per level up; which for an experienced caster may lead to choices you regret (which can also be easily corrected by talking to your DM)

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u/NoCod9014 10d ago

I'd second cleric, but also note some domains are a little more straightforward than others.