May 1, 2022 · The subclass has a natural bend towards neutral/evil vibes, and I’m having trouble flavoring the spells for this happy-go-lucky character who wants to spread joy and help people. What would that look like? Any ideas to help personalize this sorcerer?

Feb 28, 2022 · The Aberrant Mind could be the child of a mortal and an unknowable eldritch monstrosity, or one of D&D 's notorious mindflayers. The great thing about Custom Lineage is that the creative possibilities are endless.

Mar 16, 2023 · The Aberrant Mind subclass is on the stronger end of Sorcerers, behind Clockwork Soul and close to Lunar Sorcery, while distinctly ahead of the rest of the choices that lack bonus known spells.

Jul 26, 2021 · With Aberrant Mind, Subtle is not as important, because you can get it for free with your 6th-level feature. Potentially you could take it at 3rd and swap it out at 4th or 8th with the new Tasha's rules. You might even want it for Subtle Counterspell.

Feb 28, 2021 · I’ve got a concept for an Aberrant Mind Sorcerer that uses the Custom Lineage rules. Rather than being born like anyone else, they were created alchemically, a vessel for an elder evil that wished to destroy the world.

Oct 22, 2022 · Whether you’ve always wanted to play a telepath or are simply inspired by a certain character from Critical Role, keep reading for more information on how to build your own Aberrant Mind sorcerer! Most of the Aberrant Mind’s features amplify your psychic powers, granting you extra spells, telepathy, and formidable mental defenses.

Beginning at 14th level, you can unleash the aberrant truth hidden within yourself. As a bonus action, you can spend 1 or more sorcery points to magically transform your body for 10 minutes.

Sep 13, 2019 · With the latest release of the "Aberrant Mind" sorcerer subclass, I was curious if anyone had conjured any interesting backstories for their characters. Honestly, I had created more than a few "Haunted One" backstories for several characters, where the "Aberrant Mind" would have been a perfect fit.

Feb 18, 2025 · Best for: Combining mind control with deception. Strategy: Use Bardic Inspiration to manipulate NPCs while casting illusion spells. The Aberrant Mind Sorcerer is one of the most unique, flexible, and mysterious subclasses in D&D 5e, excelling at telepathy, psychic control, and reality-warping powers.

Nov 29, 2023 · The Aberrant Mind Sorcerer plays with the minds of surrounding creatures, manipulating the patterns of their allies' and enemies' brainwaves to communicate, inflict damage, and otherwise mold others to their indomitable will.