Are there opposing schools of magic in 3.5e?
So, in 3.5E, there aren’t actually opposing Schools of Magic. Instead, your character chooses to focus on one school of magic, to the exclusion of two other schools of your choice. School Specialization does not exist in 4E. School specialization made a return, but as Sub-classes, as seen on Page 115 of the 5E Player’s Handbook
Where does the idea of opposing schools of magic come from?
There was a sub-type of “Magic User” called an “Illusionist” that had access to a slightly different battery of spells, but beyond that the idea of specialization was a non-thing. This is where the idea of Opposed Schools of Magic come from. On Page 45 of the AD&D2E PHB Revised, we get the following info…
What are the names of the eight schools of magic?
The eight schools of arcane magic are abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, illusion, necromancy, and transmutation. Spells that do not fall into any of these schools are called universal spells. Abjuration:Spells that protect, block, or banish. An abjuration specialist is called an abjurer.
Which is better School of magic or School of divination?
Unsolicited DM Thoughts: The spell sending is within the School of Evocation, though I think it is a better fit for the School of Divination. Magical spells and effects within the school of abjuration are primarily designed for protection and shielding. Don’t be fooled however, some Abjuration spells can pack quite a punch.
