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Best Bard Spells in Tales of the Valiant

A source-checked Tales of the Valiant Bard spell guide for choosing Arcane spells, the 1st-level cross-list spell, rituals, and Magical Secrets without assuming every supplement is available.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

9 min read

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Best Cleric Spells in Tales of the Valiant

The definitive ToV Cleric spell guide — every Divine spell rated by circle, with The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 additions, top picks, synergies, and hot takes for every Cleric build.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

41 min read

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Best Druid Spells in Tales of the Valiant

The definitive ToV Druid spell guide — every Primordial spell rated by circle, with The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 additions, top picks, synergies, and hot takes for every Druid build.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

48 min read

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Best Paladin Spells in Tales of the Valiant

The definitive ToV Paladin spell guide: every Divine spell available to Paladins rated by circle, including The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 additions, with top picks, synergies, and hot takes.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

36 min read

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Best Ranger Spells in Tales of the Valiant

The definitive ToV Ranger spell guide: every Primordial spell rated and ranked, including The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 tracking, ambush, beast, and hunter spells.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

46 min read

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Best Sorcerer Spells in Tales of the Valiant

Rate every Arcane spell for the ToV Sorcerer, including The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 additions, Metamagic synergies, and hot takes.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

50 min read

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Best Warlock Spells in Tales of the Valiant

A Tales of the Valiant Warlock spell guide for choosing scarce Wyrd spells, using Pact Spells and Pact Magic correctly, and matching spell picks to your pact boon.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

42 min read

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Best Wizard Spells in Tales of the Valiant

A source-checked Tales of the Valiant Wizard spell guide for prepared Arcane spells, spellbook choices, rituals, and expansion options.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

61 min read

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Best Magic Talents in Tales of the Valiant

A complete rated guide to every Magic Talent in Tales of the Valiant - core picks, The Old Margreve options, Labyrinth Worldbook options, Book of Blades background access, Player's Guide 2 options, what to skip, and the best combos for spellcasters of every class.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

31 min read

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Best Martial Talents in Tales of the Valiant

Compare Tales of the Valiant Martial Talents from the core rules and expansions, with access checks, prerequisites, ratings, and weapon-build advice.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

44 min read

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Best Technical Talents in Tales of the Valiant

A complete rated guide to every Technical Talent in Tales of the Valiant, including The Old Margreve forest, fey, animal, and hunter talents, Book of Blades background access, and Player's Guide 2 utility talents.

Andrew Blase

2026-05-23

31 min read