If I multiclass into Wizard, do I automatically begin with a spellbook?
I'm looking for support within the written rules. Designer intent is a consideration, but their intent should be well supported in order to be accepted. If using intent, please review the tweet's logic within the rules to support it.
Best Answer
Yes, you are granted a spellbook by your spellcasting.
Spellcasting (PHB 114):
So you have a spellbook, disregarding how you got it.
Class Features (PHB 164):
Spellcasting is a class feature that has additional rules tied to it.
Spellcasting (PHB 164):
As the additional rules do not state that you lose any spellbook granted, you have one.
So what about the spellbook that is listed under equipment?
Well, that is also a separate issue (which most GM's dutifully ignore).
Your spellbook is part of the spellcasting class feature, which is a separate instance from your starting equipment. Your starting equipment is not a class feature granted by multiclassing PHB errata V2.0 page 2
So what is your new spellbook that you get due to your spellcasting feature?
Well, it could be lots of things, Rubiksmoose phrases it nicely: