D&D 5E (2024) Artificer: Cartographer Tier 1 Playtest Report. Mr Popular

[mellored]

maybe, but I would rather have free casting of Shield or other 1st level spell that does not require concentration and somewhat scales later on.
Or just make it simply ignore Concentration.
or just improve Portal jump that it works within 150ft and that as a Bonus action can teleport a holder of map to your location.
And that everyone can use that.

Or +40 to AC
Or + 200 HP.
Or paralyze every enemy.
...

having free casting of a nonconcetration spell us usually a lot better than a concentration spell, unless you are not a spellcaster so that is you only spell to cast.

Having free casting of concentration spell is a lot better than having no spells to cast.

Its not like that's their only feature. No one else has at-will teleport, which doesn't even take your bonus action. Monks and rogues can't disengage that easily.
And your giving potential +12.5 to initiative.
And you can cast Healing Word though walls or while blinded.

Farie Fire would be a ribbon for any other subclass. Except it's much more useful than Armorer being able to do and doff their armor as an action.


Level 5 is a dud, since you hardly have any damage spells on that list, but this is a support subclass.

 

[Zardnaar]

Or +40 to AC
Or + 200 HP.
Or paralyze every enemy.
...

Having free casting of concentration spell is a lot better than having no spells to cast.

Its not like that's their only feature. No one else has at-will teleport, which doesn't even take your bonus action. Monks and rogues can't disengage that easily.
And your giving potential +12.5 to initiative.
And you can cast Healing Word though walls or while blinded.

Farie Fire would be a ribbon for any other subclass. Except it's much more useful than Armorer being able to do and doff their armor as an action.


Level 5 is a dud, since you hardly have any damage spells on that list, but this is a support subclass.

+12.5 to initiative how?