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Dwarf Diviner Wizard Build Guide

Dwarf Diviner Wizard Build Guide

5/10 Synergy Controller Role Medium Difficulty

Why Diviner?

The Dwarf Diviner Wizard combines Dwarf's racial traits with the Diviner's specialized features. As a Controller, this build leverages spellcasting with a unique twist from the Diviner archetype.

Key features include Divination Savant, Portent, Expert Divination. With INT as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Wizard's core strengths.

Diviner Features

Divination Savant

Level 3

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

Portent

Level 3

When you finish a long rest, roll two d20s and record the numbers. You can replace any attack roll, saving throw, or ability check made by you or a creature that you can see with one of these foretelling rolls. You must choose to do so before the roll. Each foretelling roll can be used only once. You gain a new set of rolls when you finish a long rest.

Expert Divination

Level 6

When you cast a divination spell of 2nd level or higher using a spell slot, you regain one expended spell slot. The slot you regain must be of a level lower than the spell you cast and can't be higher than 5th level.

The Third Eye

Level 10

As an action, you can increase your powers of perception. Choose one of: Darkvision (60 ft), Ethereal Sight (see into the Ethereal Plane within 60 ft), Greater Comprehension (read any language), or See Invisibility (see invisible creatures and objects within 10 ft). The effect lasts until you use this feature again or finish a short or long rest.

Greater Portent

Level 14

You roll three d20s for your Portent feature instead of two.

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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Dwarf Traits That Benefit Diviner Wizard

Dwarven Resilience

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Dwarven Toughness

Extra HP per level makes this Wizard significantly tougher across all 20 levels.

Darkvision

Dwarf Darkvision helps Wizards scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.

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

  • Diviner grants Divination Savant at level 3
  • Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
  • Darkvision for dungeon exploration
  • Versatile spellcasting options
  • Built-in damage resistance improves survivability

Weaknesses

  • Low hit points — vulnerable in melee
  • May require careful feat selection to optimize

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diviner a good subclass for Dwarf Wizard?
The Diviner is a Controller archetype that grants Divination Savant at level 3. Combined with Dwarf traits, this build rated 5/10 for the base class.
What makes Diviner different from other Wizard subclasses?
The Diviner focuses on the Controller role. Intelligence (15) remains the priority. Other Wizard subclasses like Abjurer fill the Defender role instead.

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