Once More the metamagic monkey.

[Xarlen]

Can a wizard use a maximized Magic Missile into his Fifth level slot?

I know it belongs in the 4th level, but can he simply stuff it there, or must it be in the 4th?

 

[Ysgarran]

I can't think of any official rules that say you can do something like this but I don't think it would break anything to allow someone to use 'higher' level spell slots for lower level spells.

 

[orbitalfreak]

PHB 148
Under CASTING A SPELL: Choosing a Spell: Spell Slots:

You always have the option to fill a higher-level spell slot with a lower-level spell.

 

[Zerovoid]

The metamagic is not really related to the core issue in this case. The rules allow you to use a higher level spell slot than necessary to memorize a spell if you choose. I don't have a rules reference off hand, but I know sorcerors can use higher level spell slots to cast lower level spells, and I'm pretty sure wizards and clerics can do them the same thing when they prepare spells.

 

[Crothian]

Yes, this is perfectly allowed within the rules.

 

[Wolf72]

why not make a silenced-maximized magic missle? ... Then it's a 5th lvl spell.

or any other metamagic that only bumps the lvl up by +1.

ps: see the previous posts

 

[JCLabelle]

It might be the only Metamagic feat he has available.

 

[Xarlen]

He only has Maximize. It's a new one. Frankly, not that many good 2nd level spells to max.

 

[Caliban]

He only has Maximize. It's a new one. Frankly, not that many good 2nd level spells to max.

Other than endurance, Cat's Grace, Bull Strength, Fox's Cunning, Flaming Sphere, or Melf's acid arrow.

 

[Wolf72]

I vote for Bull's str or Cat's Grace