How many Sorcerer spells are in the D&D 5e SRD?

The SRD Sorcerer list has 120 spells across all levels. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the Player's Handbook list is longer.

Can a Sorcerer learn spells from another class's list?

Not by default. A few subclasses, feats and features grant access to spells outside the class list, and the bard's Magical Secrets is the broadest example. Otherwise you are limited to what appears on your own list.

How many spells can a Sorcerer have prepared or known?

That is set by the class table and your level, not by this list. Classes that prepare spells can change the selection after a long rest; classes that know spells swap them only at level up. Check the class progression for the exact numbers.

Spells by class

D&D 5e Sorcerer Spells

The Sorcerer spell list in the D&D 5e SRD has 120 spells. Tap any entry for its full casting text, or browse by level and school to plan a spellbook.

Class:

120 results

What the sorcerer list covers

120 spells from cantrip up to 9th-level, including 14 cantrips, and leaning on 28 transmutation and 27 evocation, with 65 more across other groups. The school mix is the fastest way to read a class: it tells you whether the class solves problems by damage, by control, by information or by changing the situation, and therefore what the rest of the party still has to cover.

How this list plays

The sorcerer has a narrower list than the wizard but more slots and Metamagic, which shifts the emphasis from breadth to intensity. It is a damage and control list, thin on utility and ritual casting. The class is designed to cast fewer different spells more effectively, so the list should be read as a shortlist rather than a library.

What to pick

Because spells known are limited and cannot be swapped freely, pick for versatility within combat: one single-target damage option, one area option, one control effect and one escape. Choose spells that Metamagic improves — anything with a saving throw, a single target that could be doubled, or a range you might want to extend.

Common questions

How many Sorcerer spells are in the D&D 5e SRD?: The SRD Sorcerer list has 120 spells across all levels. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the Player's Handbook list is longer.
Can a Sorcerer learn spells from another class's list?: Not by default. A few subclasses, feats and features grant access to spells outside the class list, and the bard's Magical Secrets is the broadest example. Otherwise you are limited to what appears on your own list.
How many spells can a Sorcerer have prepared or known?: That is set by the class table and your level, not by this list. Classes that prepare spells can change the selection after a long rest; classes that know spells swap them only at level up. Check the class progression for the exact numbers.

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