Natwaf_akidna posted...
What are the Core stuff, anyway? Just the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual?
Yes. Splat Books are pretty much anything beyond those and Dragon Magazine was basically a collection of poorly playtested stuff that was either useless or really overpowered. I'm not sure if there is a way to cast spells above the level you should have, but it wouldn't surprise me.
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