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Dragonborn Abjurer Wizard Build Guide

Dragonborn Abjurer Wizard Build Guide

7/10 Synergy Defender Role Medium Difficulty

Why Abjurer?

The Dragonborn Abjurer Wizard combines Dragonborn's racial traits with the Abjurer's specialized features. As a Defender, this build leverages spellcasting with a unique twist from the Abjurer archetype.

Key features include Abjuration Savant, Arcane Ward, Projected Ward. With INT as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Wizard's core strengths.

Abjurer Features

Abjuration Savant

Level 3

The gold and time you spend to copy abjuration spells into your spellbook is halved.

Arcane Ward

Level 3

When you cast an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, you can create a magical ward on yourself. The ward has hit points equal to twice your wizard level + your Intelligence modifier. Whenever you take damage, the ward takes the damage instead. If the damage reduces the ward to 0 hit points, you take any remaining damage. When you cast an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains hit points equal to twice the spell's level.

Projected Ward

Level 6

When a creature you can see within 30 feet takes damage, you can use your reaction to cause your Arcane Ward to absorb that damage. If the damage reduces the ward to 0 hit points, the warded creature takes any remaining damage.

Spell Breaker

Level 10

When you cast the Counterspell or Dispel Magic spell, you add your proficiency bonus to your ability check if one is required.

Spell Resistance

Level 14

You have advantage on saving throws against spells. Furthermore, you have resistance against the damage of spells.

Recommended Ability Scores

Strength
8(-1)
Dexterity
13(+1)
Constitution
14(+2)
Intelligence
15(+2)
Wisdom
12(+1)
Charisma
10(+0)
HP (Lv1)
8
AC
11
Initiative
+1
Passive Per.
11
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Dragonborn Traits That Benefit Abjurer Wizard

Breath Weapon

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Draconic Flight

Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Wizard reach otherwise inaccessible positions.

Draconic Ancestry

Breath Weapon provides AoE damage that martial Wizards otherwise lack.

Damage Resistance

Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Wizard alive longer in combat.

Combat Effectiveness

Level HP Melee DPR Spell DPR
Level 5 32 3.9 7.8
Level 11 68 3.58 10.18
Level 17 104 3.58 13.2

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Abjurer grants Abjuration Savant at level 3
  • Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
  • Versatile spellcasting options
  • Built-in damage resistance improves survivability

Weaknesses

  • Low hit points — vulnerable in melee
  • No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abjurer a good subclass for Dragonborn Wizard?
The Abjurer is a Defender archetype that grants Abjuration Savant at level 3. Combined with Dragonborn traits, this build rated 7/10 for the base class.
What makes Abjurer different from other Wizard subclasses?
The Abjurer focuses on the Defender role. Intelligence (15) remains the priority. Other Wizard subclasses like Diviner fill the Controller role instead.

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