The DM decides whether your character starts with more than the standard equipment for a level 1 character, possibly even one or more magic items. The Starting Equipment at Higher Levels table is a guide for the DM.
Also, check with your DM about what equipment is available for you to buy with your starting money.
Starting Equipment at Higher Levels | ||
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Starting Level | Equipment and Money | Magic Items |
2–4 | Normal starting equipment | 1 Common |
5–10 | 500 GP plus 1d10 × 25 GP plus normal starting equipment | 1 Common, 1 Uncommon |
Multiclassing allows you to gain levels in multiple classes. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level instead of gaining a level in your current class. Doing so lets you mix the abilities of those classes to realize a character concept that might not be reflected in a single class.
To qualify for a new class, you must have a score of at least 13 in the primary ability of the new class and your current classes. For example, a Barbarian who decides to multiclass into the Druid class must have Strength and Wisdom scores of 13 or higher, since Strength is the primary ability for Barbarians and Wisdom is the primary ability for Druids.
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