In D&D 3.5 if I multi-class into different spell casters do I can the use of their spells per day as well?

Question

For example if I was a 1st level Wizard and I multi-classed into say being a Sorcerer I would effectively be a 1st level Wizard and a 1st level Sorcerer. So would I be able to cast number of spells each time a day for each class? Effectively allowing me to cast about eight zero level spells and four first level spells?

Answer 1

There is one rule which always applies to all RPGs, The GM is always right. So ask your GM.

Answer 2

Nope. Classes are done separately. So you use your sorcerer spells the number of times your sorc class allows, and you prepare the number of wizard spells your wiz class allows. If a spell is on your wizard list and not your sorc list, you can't spontaneously cast it, nor could you prepare a sorcerer spell.



Multiclassing mages, especially to another arcane class, is often a waste. You're still at least 2 levels away from 2nd level spells instead of one, so you're a weaker character overall. If you wanted divine spells, or some melee ability, those would be good reasons to multiclass. But in the long run you'll probably regret mixing wizard and sorcerer levels, especially when the other casters in the party can do a lot more than you.

Answer 3

As my groups dm, I would count the two classes spell selections as separate. Even though they both cast arcane spells, they are getting the actual spell from two different sources, so the magic is being provided for both.

An example that backs my opinion is the mystic theurge prestige class. As the class increases in level, it gains the "+1 arcane spell caster level/+1 divine spell caster level" ability at each level. (this is also seen in the True Necromance prestige class in Libris Mortis), which in my opinion shows that you are allowed to get both sets of spells.

So in my opinion, yes you get them both.