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CASTER LEVEL
In the context of a feat or a prestige class requirement, a caster
level prerequisite (such as “caster level 5th”) measures the
character’s ability to channel a minimum amount of magical
power. For feats or prestige classes requiring a minimum
caster level, creatures that use spell-like abilities or invocations
instead of spells use either their fi xed caster level
or their class level to determine qualifi cation.
For example, Craft Wondrous Item has
a requirement of caster level 3rd, so
both a 3rd-level warlock and a
nixie (caster level 4th for its charm
person spell-like ability) meet the
requirement.
SPELLCASTING
LEVEL
Beyond the limits of magical
power, a spellcasting level
requirement measures
the size and complexity
of the spells that can
be encompassed within
a character’s mind. As
spells increase in level,
they become exponentially
more complicated,
requiring a discipline of
thought and an understanding
of principles
impossible for low-level characters
to learn. Wizards master these
advanced principles through careful study; sorcerers and
other spontaneous arcane casters intuit what they need to
know as their spellcasting experience grows.