Converting Classic D&D Spells from 1st Edition to 5e Old School to 5th Edition Magic!

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I really hope you guys like these funny spells I made for you all to use. Let me know which ones you like the best.

🧙‍♂️If you want to look at how to make magic in your game feel like it has some weight to it you can check out this video by Mystic Arts:
   • How I changed D&D to make it Low Fantasy  

📚Some of the best roleplay of a spellcaster I have seen is by Liam Obrian in the very popular critical role season 2. The way he describes the material components being used as the spell is cast is something I have stolen for my own campaigns and game worlds to describe magic:
   • Curious Beginnings | Critical Role: THE MI...  

🎉Here is the PDF of all the spells for your browsing pleasure :)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Q-y...


Want to bring classic Dungeons & Dragons spells into your 5e campaign? In this video, we dive into how to convert iconic 1st Edition AD&D spells into balanced, modern 5th Edition mechanics—without losing that old-school flavor. Whether you're a DM looking to enrich your spell list or a player craving vintage magic, this conversion guide blends nostalgia with 5e gameplay. Tune in for tips, examples, and spellcraft insights!

0:00 Intro
1:05 Liquid Orb
2:06 Raels Cover
2:53 Tipple
3:49 Drenals Annoying Poke
4:37 Goblin Chaser
5:18 Mouse
5:57 Nimodes Major Delousing
7:01 Shark Bolt
7:57 Drenals Amok Needles
9:23 Ice Claws
10:24 Scourge if Stars
11:26 Shout
12:17 Thunderlance
13:05 Fallions Fabulous Fireball
14:15 Fell Blade
15:12 Vecnas Conflageration
16:00 Glassee
16:55 Lightningcloak
18:22 Bloodstars
19:10 Wings
20:06 Blackstaff
21:20 Power Word Liquefy
22:12 Brainblaze
23:31 End Like Please