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Legend
I'm pro monk. Specifically putting half the power into the bonus action. And the other half can be spells.I wonder, if strain or HP as a resource aren’t options, would you be down for using the Monk as a model? Specifically the 2024 Monk.
I.e.
Level 1: half caster
Choose 2 Talents, these determine your spell list, and a few other features at higher level (resist fire for Pyrokinetic)
Pyrokinetic (fire bolt, burning hands, Scorching Ray, fireball, firewall, summons elemental (fire only).
Cryokinetic (ray of frost, grease-but-ice, ...
Biokinetic (spare the dying, cure wounds,
Telepathic
Telekinetic
Ect...
Level 2: psi points equal to your Psion level, recovered on a short rest
Choose 2 Disciplines
As a bonus action, spend Psi Point(s) to...
Increase a spell level.
Cast a cantrip
Next spell doesn't affect allies
Grant THP
Forced movement
Misty Step
Telepathy
Any other stuff in the UA.
Level 3: subclass
Gives you more spells (not overlapping with Talent). And passive boosts.