Yes, depending. First, you don’t need to be in initiative to cast spells. This is done all the time for non-combat spells, like Scrying, or Leomund’s Tiny Hut, etc. As for casting combat spells before combat, it depends on (a) whether you know a combat is coming, and (b) whether the spell is perceptible.
Can you cast a spell and a cantrip in one turn?
“You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.” A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn.
Can I ready an action outside of combat?
Rules as written (RAW), you can’t ready an action out of combat, and initiative is rolled as soon as combat starts. So if you’re playing RAW you can’t do that, no.
Can you cast two Cantrips in a turn?
You cannot cast two cantrips during one action. That’s why many cantrips scale as you level. To further explain what you read, if you cast a spell as a bonus action, you can only use your action to cast a cantrip.
Can you cast two spells in a turn?
If you cast a spell with a casting time of 1 bonus action, that is the only circumstance in which you follow the rule on casting spells as a bonus action. Even then, you can cast two spells on one turn, but one of them must be a cantrip. (Cantrips are spells.)
Can you cast another spell during your turn?
You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action. This means that if you cast a spell using a Bonus Action, any other spell you cast during your turn must be a cantrip and use 1 action.
Do you have to expend a spell slot when casting a wizard spell?
Choose a 1st-level Wizard spell and a 2nd-level Wizard spell that are in your Spellbook. You can cast those Spells at their lowest level without expending a spell slot when you have them prepared. If you want to cast either spell at a higher level, you must expend a spell slot as normal.
Can you cast a spell with a bonus action?
A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
Do you need to be a close combat spell caster?
Even when it makes sense to get in close range, you still want to avoid losing concentration as much as possible. War Caster or the Resilient Feat (taking Constitution saves) is highly recommended. If you don’t plan on using melee weapons, make sure you have at least one cantrip that isn’t a ranged attack.
