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Hello all,

Does anyone know how spellcasting ability for spells you get from Markoheshkir is determined for multiclass characters ?
I play a Tempest Sorcerer build, (currently 8 Sorcerer 3 Tempest Cleric) and last fight I saw in the combat log that the spell save DC for Chain Lightning that I got from Kereska's favor was computed using Wisdom for the spellcasting ability. And as my character has 20 Charisma and 12 Wisdom, it's not really what I want.
So I wonder how this works ? It seems it doesn't automatically take the highest ability. Is this actually random or is there a condition that I can use to ensure I use the Ability Modifier I want ?

Thank you !

If I recall correctly, it takes the spell casting stat of the last class you took a level with.

So if you want it to use Charisma, respec and get a Sorcerer level after your 3 Cleric levels.

I'll try that, good to know. Thanks !

Hello,

After some testing, I wanted to add some precisions if someone else wonder the same question.
It is not really the last class you took a level in that matters, it is the last class you added to the character.
If you start with sorcerer at level 1, take 2 levels in cleric for Destructive Warth and then finish leveling in sorcerer, Markoheshkir will still use Wisdom as its spellcasting modifier
If you want to use Charisma you have to start with Cleric at level 1.
It is not really ideal since you loose constitution saving throw proficiency and have a less interesting choice of skills in my opinion.

A workaround you can use is adding a level in a different charisma-based spellcaster later, like a level in Bard.
Another note: sometimes it is necessary to unequip/re-equip the staff to update the spell save DC. I think it is fixed the moment you cast Kereska's favour, not 100% sure though