The Complete Wizard's Handbook

The Complete Wizard's Handbook is a 2-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory.
==Description==
The Complete Wizard's Handbook is the 4 book in the Player's Handbook Rules series.
The book covers three aspects of wizards in detail: their school of magic (such as illusion or necromancy), their "wizard kit" (subclass, such as mystic, witch, or militant wizard), and their career (such as alchemist or treasure-hunter). The book also includes new spells, and rules for spell research, adjudicating illusions, and casting spells in unusual conditions.
The book explores the concept of familiars, which are magical animal companions that wizards can bond with. Familiars offer unique benefits and can serve as valuable allies.
The book discusses various wizardly organizations, magical academies, and magical societies where wizards can receive training, exchange knowledge, and seek employment.
The Complete Wizard's Handbook provides campaign ideas and adventure hooks that involve wizard characters and the challenges they might face, such as quests for ancient spells, magical research, and encounters with rival spellcasters. It offers role-playing tips and suggestions for players who wish to portray wizard characters convincingly. It covers topics like intellectual pursuits, moral choices, and interactions with other characters. It includes profiles of notable wizard NPCs, both allies and adversaries, that can be used in campaigns as mentors, quest-givers, or antagonists.
==Contents==
*Chapter 1: Schools of Magic
*Chapter 2: Creating New Schools
*Chapter 3: Wizard Kits
*Chapter 4: Role-Playing
*Chapter 5: Combat and the Wizard
*Chapter 6: Casting Spells in Unusual Conditions
*Chapter 7: Advanced Procedures
*Chapter 8: New Spells
*Chapter 9: Wizardly Lists
==Gallery==
The Complete Wizard's Handbook Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
==Credits==
* Design: Rick Swan
* Editing: Anne Brown
* Black and White Art: Terry Dykstra, Valerie Valusek
* Color Art: Clyde Caldwell, David Dorman, Larry Elmore
* Typography: Gaye OKeefe
* Graphic Design: Paul Hanchette
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Images from The Complete Wizard's Handbook
===References===
===Connections===
Category:Sourcebooks
Category:2nd edition sourcebooks
Category:Published in 1990
Category:Works by Rick Swan
PHBR4
Category:Books