Welcome to the W.A.N.D.S. (Wizarding Alternative for Novelty Dungeoneering Stories) Rulebook — a comprehensive Harry Potter 5e adaptation that brings the magic of the Wizarding World to your tabletop.
Acknowledgements: This site is an unofficial fan project based on the Wands & Wizards rulebook (v1.4) created by u/Murphen44. The original content can be found on r/WandsAndWizards, the Discord Server, and the GMBinder document. Harry Potter and all related characters and elements are trademarks of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warner Bros. or J.K. Rowling.
Foundry VTT: Looking to play in Foundry VTT? Install the Wands & Wizards module for all spells, items, creatures, and more. See the README for installation instructions.
Read the Rules
Start here to learn how to create characters and play the game.
- Chapter 1: Houses — Your Hogwarts house (replaces Race)
- Chapter 2: Casting Styles — How you approach magic (replaces Class)
- Chapter 3: Schools of Magic — Your magical specialty (replaces Subclass)
- Chapter 4: Wands and Backgrounds — Your history and wand
- Chapter 5: Equipment — Wizarding gear and tools
- Chapter 6: Feats — Special abilities
- Chapter 7: Skills — Wizarding skills
- Chapter 8: Dark Magic — The cost of Dark magic
- Chapter 9: Spells — Spellcasting rules
Appendices: Potion Brewing | Patronus Tables
Explore the Compendium
Browse all game content organized by category.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Spells | All available spells from cantrips to 9th level |
| Creatures | Magical beasts and monsters with full stat blocks |
| Items | Potions, tools, cloaks, and magical gear |
| Features | House traits, class features, and feats |
| Houses | Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, and Ilvermorny |
| Backgrounds | Character histories and proficiencies |
| Casting Styles | Classes and schools of magic |
| Magical Pets | Companion creatures |
| Animagus Forms | Animal transformation options |
Quick Reference
| 5e Concept | W&W Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Race | House |
| Class | Casting Style |
| Subclass | School of Magic |
| Background | Wand / Background |
Version 1.4, originally published by u/Murphen44 r/WandsAndWizards · Discord Server