Spells Above 9th-Level

There are no spells higher than 9th-level, and there never should be. Including higher-level spells would not only greatly imbalance the game, it would also give characters access to magic reserved exclusively for gods.

DMs contemplating the idea of designing 10th-level or higher spells in spite of this advice should first consider the implications of wish, generally considered to be the most powerful of all the spells. To be worthy of its superior ranking, any 10th-level spell would have to be significantly stronger than a wish, and if the game is to retain its integrity, that's a mighty tall order.

In a high-level campaign, the DM might decide that his characters do not have access to an adequate number of high-level spells. Rather than fuss with 10th-level spells, the DM is encouraged to add to the list of 9th-level spells (see the section on Spells in Chapter 2 for suggestions)

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