Spell List
list: API endpoint for returning a list of spells.
retrieve: API endpoint for returning a particular spell.
GET /v2/spells/?format=api&ordering=material&page=38
{ "count": 1955, "next": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/spells/?format=api&ordering=material&page=39", "previous": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/spells/?format=api&ordering=material&page=37", "results": [ { "key": "deepmx_spire-of-stone", "document": { "name": "Deep Magic Extended", "key": "deepmx", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Deep Magic Extended", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/deepmagic" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Spire of Stone", "desc": "You cause a spire of rock to burst out of the ground, floor, or another surface beneath your feet. The spire is as wide as your space, and lifting you, it can rise up to 20 feet in height. When the spire appears, a creature within 5 feet of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. As a bonus action on your turn, you can cause the spire to rise or descend up to 20 feet to a maximum height of 40 feet. If you move off of the spire, it immediately collapses back into the ground. When the spire disappears, it leaves the surface from which it sprang unharmed. You can create a new spire as a bonus action for the duration of the spell.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "10 minutes", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "deepmx_strength-of-the-underworld", "document": { "name": "Deep Magic Extended", "key": "deepmx", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Deep Magic Extended", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/deepmagic" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Necromancy", "key": "necromancy" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Strength of the Underworld", "desc": "You call on the power of the dark gods of the afterlife to strengthen the target's undead energy. The spell's target has advantage on saving throws against Turn Undead while the spell lasts. If this spell is cast on a corpse that died from darakhul fever, the corpse gains a +5 bonus on its roll to determine whether it rises as a darakhul.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "deepmx_summon-old-ones-avatar", "document": { "name": "Deep Magic Extended", "key": "deepmx", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Deep Magic Extended", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/deepmagic" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "ritual", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Summon Old One's Avatar", "desc": "Deep Magic: void magic You summon a worldly incarnation of a Great Old One, which appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range. This avatar manifests as a Void speaker (Creature Codex NPC) augmented by boons from the Void. Choose one of the following options for the type of avatar that appears (other options might be available if the GM allows): Avatar of Cthulhu. The Void speaker is a goat-man with the ability to cast black goat's blessing and unseen strangler at will. Avatar of Yog-Sothoth. The Void speaker is a human with 1d4 + 1 flesh warps and the ability to cast gift of Azathoth and thunderwave at will. When the avatar appears, you must make a Charisma saving throw. If it succeeds, the avatar is friendly to you and your allies. If it fails, the avatar is friendly to no one and attacks the nearest creature to it, pursuing and fighting for as long as possible. Roll initiative for the avatar, which takes its own turn. If friendly to you, it obeys verbal commands you issue to it (no action required by you). If the avatar has no command, it attacks the nearest creature. Each round you maintain concentration on the spell, you must make a successful DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 1d6 psychic damage. If the cumulative total of this damage exceeds your Wisdom score, you gain one point of Void taint and you are afflicted with a short-term madness. The same penalty recurs when the damage exceeds twice your Wisdom, three times your Wisdom, etc. The avatar disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. If you stop concentrating on the spell before an hour has elapsed, the avatar becomes uncontrolled and hostile and doesn't disappear until 1d6 rounds later or it's killed.", "level": 9, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "10minutes", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "charisma", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "deepmx_winding-key", "document": { "name": "Deep Magic Extended", "key": "deepmx", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Deep Magic Extended", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/deepmagic" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Winding Key", "desc": "Deep Magic: clockwork You target a construct, giving it an extra action or move on each of its turns.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": false, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "deepmx_write-memory", "document": { "name": "Deep Magic Extended", "key": "deepmx", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Deep Magic Extended", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/deepmagic" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Write Memory", "desc": "Deep Magic: clockwork You copy your memories, or those learned from the spell read memory, onto an empty memory gear.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "1hour", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_ambush", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_2", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 2, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_3", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 3, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 4, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 5, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 6, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 7, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 8, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": 9, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Illusion", "key": "illusion" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Ambush", "desc": "The forest floor swirls and shifts around you to welcome you into its embrace. While in a forest, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks to Hide. While hidden in a forest, you have advantage on your next Initiative check. The spell ends if you attack or cast a spell.", "level": 1, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can affect one additional creature for each slot level above 1st. The spell ends if you or any target of this spell attacks or casts a spell.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": false, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_blood-strike", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "ritual", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Necromancy", "key": "necromancy" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Blood Strike", "desc": "By performing this ritual, you can cast a spell on one nearby creature and have it affect a different, more distant creature. Both targets must be related by blood (no more distantly than first cousins). Neither of them needs to be a willing target. The blood strike ritual is completed first, taking 10 minutes to cast on yourself. Then the spell to be transferred is immediately cast by you on the initial target, which must be close enough to touch no matter what the spell's normal range is. The secondary target must be within 1 mile and on the same plane of existence as you. If the second spell allows a saving throw, it's made by the secondary target, not the initial target. If the saving throw succeeds, any portion of the spell that's avoided or negated by the secondary target affects the initial target instead. A creature can be the secondary target of blood strike only once every 24 hours; subsequent attempts during that time take full effect against the initial target with no chance to affect the secondary target. Only spells that have a single target can be transferred via blood stike. For example, a lesser restoration) currently affecting the initial creature and transfer it to the secondary creature, which then makes any applicable saving throw against the effect. If the saving throw fails or there is no saving throw, the affliction transfers completely and no longer affects the initial target. If the saving throw succeeds, the initial creature is still afflicted and also suffers anew any damage or conditions associated with first exposure to the affliction.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "10minutes", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "special", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_conjure-manabane-swarm", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Conjure Manabane Swarm", "desc": "Deep Magic: summoning You summon a swarm of manabane scarabs that has just 40 hit points. The swarm appears at a spot you choose within 60 feet and attacks the closest enemy. You can conjure the swarm to appear in an enemy's space. If you prefer, you can summon two full-strength, standard swarms of insects (including beetles, centipedes, spiders, or wasps) instead.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_curse-of-formlessness", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Curse of Formlessness", "desc": "A creature you touch must make a successful Constitution saving throw or be cursed with a shifting, amorphous form. Spells that change the target creature's shape (such as polymorph) do not end the curse, but they do hold the creature in a stable form, temporarily mitigating it until the end of that particular spell's duration; shapechange and stoneskin have similar effects. While under the effect of the curse of formlessness, the target creature is resistant to slashing and piercing damage and ignores the additional damage done by critical hits, but it can neither hold nor use any item, nor can it cast spells or activate magic items. Its movement is halved, and winged flight becomes impossible. Any armor, clothing, helmet, or ring becomes useless. Large items that are carried or worn, such as armor, backpacks, or clothing, become hindrances, so the target has disadvantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws while such items are in place. A creature under the effect of a curse of formlessness can try to hold itself together through force of will. The afflicted creature uses its action to repeat the saving throw; if it succeeds, the afflicted creature negates the penalties from the spell until the start of its next turn.", "level": 6, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "permanent", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_doom-of-voracity", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Doom of Voracity", "desc": "You create a ripple of dark energy that destroys everything it touches. You create a 10-foot-radius, 10-foot-deep cylindrical extra-dimensional hole on a horizontal surface of sufficient size. Since it extends into another dimension, the pit has no weight and does not otherwise displace the original underlying material. You can create the pit in the deck of a ship as easily as in a dungeon floor or the ground of a forest. Any creature standing in the original conjured space, or on an expanded space as it grows, must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid falling in. The sloped pit edges crumble continuously, and any creature adjacent to the pit when it expands must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid falling in. Creatures subjected to a successful pushing effect (such as by a spell like incapacitated for 2 rounds. When the spell ends, creatures within the pit must make a Constitution saving throw. Those who succeed rise up with the bottom of the pit until they are standing on the original surface. Those who fail also rise up but are stunned for 2 rounds.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, increase the depth of the pit by 10 feet for each slot level above 3rd.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "120 feet", "range": 120, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_incantation-of-lies-made-truth", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "ritual", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Incantation of Lies Made Truth", "desc": "This ritual must be cast during a solar eclipse. It can target a person, an organization (including a city), or a kingdom. If targeting an organization or a kingdom, the incantation requires an object epitomizing the entity as part of the material component, such as a crown, mayoral seal, standard, or primary relic. If targeting a person, the primary performer must hold a vial of the person's blood. Over the course of the incantation, the components are mixed and the primary caster inscribes a false history and a sum of knowledge concerning the target into the book using the mockingbird quills. When the incantation is completed, whatever the caster wrote in the book becomes known and accepted as truth by the target. The target can attempt a Wisdom saving throw to negate this effect. If the target was a city or a kingdom, the saving throw is made with advantage by its current leader or ruler. If the saving throw fails, all citizens or members of the target organization or kingdom believe the account written in the book to be fact. Any information contrary to what was written in the book is forgotten within an hour, but individuals who make a sustained study of such information can attempt a Wisdom saving throw to retain the contradictory knowledge. Books containing contradictory information are considered obsolete or purposely misleading. Permanent structures such as statues of heroes who've been written out of existence are believed to be purely artistic endeavors or so old that no one remembers their identities anymore. The effects of this ritual can be reversed by washing the written words from the book using universal solvent and then burning the book to ashes in a magical fire. Incantation of lies made truth is intended to be a villainous motivator in a campaign, with the player characters fighting to uncover the truth and reverse the spell's effect. The GM should take care not to remove too much player agency with this ritual. The creatures affected should be predominantly NPCs, with PCs and even select NPCs able to resist it. Reversing the effect of the ritual can be the entire basis of a campaign.", "level": 9, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "1000 feet", "range": 1000, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "9hours", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "wisdom", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "permanent", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_jeweled-fissure", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Jeweled Fissure", "desc": "Deep Magic: dragon With a sweeping gesture, you cause jagged crystals to burst from the ground and hurtle directly upward. Choose an origin point within the spell's range that you can see. Starting from that point, the crystals burst out of the ground along a 30-foot line. All creatures in that line and up to 100 feet above it take 2d8 thunder damage plus 2d8 piercing damage; a successful Dexterity saving throw negates the piercing damage. A creature that fails the saving throw is impaled by a chunk of crystal that halves the creature's speed, prevents it from flying, and causes it to fall to the ground if it was flying. To remove a crystal, the creature or an ally within 5 feet of it must use an action and make a successful DC 13 Strength check. If the check succeeds, the impaled creature takes 1d8 piercing damage and its speed and flying ability are restored to normal.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "100 feet", "range": 100, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "1d8", "damage_types": [ "piercing" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": "line", "shape_size": 30, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_moons-respite", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "ritual", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Moon's Respite", "desc": "You touch a creature who must be present for the entire casting. A beam of moonlight shines down from above, bathing the target in radiant light. The spell fails if you can't see the open sky. If the target has any levels of shadow corruption, the moonlight burns away some of the Shadow tainting it. The creature must make a Constitution saving throw against a DC of 10 + the number of shadow corruption levels it has. The creature takes 2d10 radiant damage per level of shadow corruption and removes 1 level of shadow corruption on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage and removes 2 levels of shadow corruption on a success.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "1hour", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "2d10", "damage_types": [ "radiant" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_morphic-flux", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Morphic Flux", "desc": "When you cast this spell, your body becomes highly mutable, your flesh constantly shifting and quivering, occasionally growing extra parts-limbs and eyes-only to reabsorb them soon afterward. While under the effect of this spell, you have resistance to slashing and piercing damage and ignore the additional damage done by critical hits. You can squeeze through Tiny spaces without penalty. In addition, once per round, as a bonus action, you can make an unarmed attack with a newly- grown limb. Treat it as a standard unarmed attack, but you choose whether it does bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage.", "level": 7, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_open-red-portal", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Open Red Portal", "desc": "You must tap the power of a titanic or strong ley line to cast this spell (see the Ley Initiate feat). You open a new two-way Red Portal on the shadow road, leading to a precise location of your choosing on any plane of existence. If located on the Prime Material Plane, this destination can be in the present day or up to 1,000 years in the past. The portal lasts for the duration. Deities and other planar rulers can prevent portals from opening in their presence or anywhere within their domains.", "level": 9, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "10 minutes", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_reset-red-portal", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Reset Red Portal", "desc": "When you cast this spell, you can reset the destination of a Red Portal within range, diverting the shadow road so it leads to a location of your choosing. This destination must be in the present day. You can specify the target destination in general terms such as the City of the Fire Snakes, Mammon's home, the Halls of Avarice, or in the Eleven Hells, and anyone stepping through the portal while the spell is in effect will appear in or near that destination. If you reset the destination to the City of the Fire Snakes, for example, the portal might now lead to the first inner courtyard inside the city, or to the marketplace just outside at the GM's discretion. Once the spell's duration expires, the Red Portal resets to its original destination (50% chance) or to a new random destination (roll on the Destinations table).", "level": 5, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can specify a destination up to 100 years in the past for each slot level beyond 5th.", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "10 feet", "range": 10, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_sanguine-spear", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_3", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Sanguine Spear", "desc": "You draw blood from the corpse of a creature that has been dead for no more than 24 hours and magically fashion it into a spear of frozen blood. This functions as a +1 spear that does cold damage instead of piercing damage. If the spear leaves your hand for more than 1 round, it melts and the spell ends.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "If the spell is cast with a 4th-level spell slot, it creates a +2 spear. A 6th-level spell slot creates a +3 spear.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_seal-red-portal", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Seal Red Portal", "desc": "You seal a Red Portal or other dimensional gate within range, rendering it inoperable until this spell is dispelled. While the portal remains sealed in this way, it cannot be found with the locate Red Portal spell.", "level": 6, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "until dispelled", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_selfish-wish", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Selfish Wish", "desc": "The selfish wish grants the desires of a supplicant in exchange for power. Like a wish for a great increase in Strength may come with an equal reduction in Intelligence). In exchange for casting the selfish wish, the caster also receives an influx of power. The caster receives the following bonuses for 2 minutes: Doubled speed one extra action each round (as haste) Armor class increases by 3", "level": 9, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_shadow-spawn", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Illusion", "key": "illusion" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Shadow Spawn", "desc": "Casting this spell consumes the corpse of a creature and creates a shadowy duplicate of it. The creature returns as a shadow beast. The shadow beast has dim memories of its former life and retains free will; casters are advised to be ready to make an attractive offer to the newly-risen shadow beast, to gain its cooperation.", "level": 6, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "4hours", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_shadow-tree", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Shadow Tree", "desc": "This spell temporarily draws a willow tree from the Shadow Realm to the location you designate within range. The tree is 5 feet in diameter and 20 feet tall.\n When you cast the spell, you can specify individuals who can interact with the tree. All other creatures see the tree as a shadow version of itself and can't grasp or climb it, passing through its shadowy substance. A creature that can interact with the tree and that has Sunlight Sensitivity or Sunlight Hypersensitivity is protected from sunlight while within 20 feet of the tree. A creature that can interact with the tree can climb into its branches, giving the creature half cover.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "10 minutes", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_stigmata-of-the-red-goddess", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_3", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "4 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "5 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "6 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "7 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "8 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "9 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "10 rounds", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Necromancy", "key": "necromancy" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Stigmata of the Red Goddess", "desc": "You cut yourself and bleed as tribute to Marena, gaining power as long as the blood continues flowing. The stigmata typically appears as blood running from the eyes or ears, or from wounds manifesting on the neck or chest. You take 1 piercing damage at the beginning of each turn and gain a +2 bonus on damage rolls. Any healing received by you, magical or otherwise, ends the spell.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage you take at the start of each of your turns and the bonus damage you do both increase by 1 for each slot level above 2nd, and the duration increases by 1 round for each slot level above 2nd.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "3 rounds", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_the-black-gods-blessing", "document": { "name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "key": "kp", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Kobold Press Compilation", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "ritual", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "The Black God's Blessing", "desc": "Chernobog doesn't care that the Night Cauldron only focuses on one aspect of his dominion. After all, eternal night leads perfectly well to destruction and murder, especially by the desperate fools seeking to survive in the new, lightless world. Having devotees at the forefront of the mayhem suits him, so he allows a small measure of his power to infuse worthy souls. After contacting the Black God, the ritual caster makes a respectful yet forceful demand for him to deposit some of his power into the creature that is the target of the ritual. For Chernobog to comply with this demand, the caster must make a successful DC 20 spellcasting check. If the check fails, the spell fails and the caster and the spell's target become permanently vulnerable to fire; this vulnerability can be ended with remove curse or comparable magic. If the spell succeeds, the target creature gains darkvision (60 feet) and immunity to cold. Chernobog retains the privilege of revoking these gifts if the recipient ever wavers in devotion to him.", "level": 9, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "7hours", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_alter-weather", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Alter Weather", "desc": "You seize the air currents above you, taking control of the local weather. You must have clear sight of the sky to cast this spell, and the spell ends early if you end your turn unable to see it.\n\nWhen you cast the spell, you can choose to shift the precipitation, temperature, and wind each by one stage on the charts below. It takes 30 minutes for the conditions to change, after which you can change them again. The charts suggest weather effects, and your GM may determine any additional effects resulting from the change in weather. Your GM may rule that fire or cold resistance, hot or cold weather gear, or other measures partly or completely protect a creature against the effects. After the spell ends, the weather returns to its original state, changing at the same rate. The spell ends if you cast it again or dismiss it as an action.\n\n##### Precipitation\n\nHigher stages include all the effects of lower stages.\n<table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Stage</th>\n<th>Condition</th>\n<th>Effects</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1</td>\n<td>Clear</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2</td>\n<td>Light clouds</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3</td>\n<td>Overcast or ground fog</td>\n<td>The area lacks sunlight, for effects or traits dependent on it.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4</td>\n<td>Rain, hail, or snow</td>\n<td>Objects and creatures are lightly obscured more than 60 feet away.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5</td>\n<td>Torrential rain, driving hail, or blizzard</td>\n<td>Objects and creatures are heavily obscured more than 30 feet away, and all terrain is difficult terrain.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h5>Temperature</h5>\nStage 1 includes the effects of stage 2, and stage 7 includes the effects of stage 6.\n<table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Stage</th>\n<th>Condition</th>\n<th>Effects</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1</td>\n<td>Unbearable heat</td>\n<td>All creatures must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw every hour or suffer one level of exhaustion.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2</td>\n<td>Hot</td>\n<td>All creatures suffer disadvantage on all Constitution saves except against weather effects.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3</td>\n<td>Warm</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4</td>\n<td>Pleasant</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5</td>\n<td>Cool</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6</td>\n<td>Cold</td>\n<td>All creatures suffer disadvantage on Dexterity checks.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7</td>\n<td>Bitter cold</td>\n<td>All creatures must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw every hour or suffer one level of exhaustion.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h5>Wind</h5>\nHigher stages include all the effects of lower stages.\n<table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Stage</th>\n<th>Condition</th>\n<th>Effects</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1</td>\n<td>Calm</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2</td>\n<td>Moderate wind</td>\n<td>—</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3</td>\n<td>Strong wind</td>\n<td>Ranged attacks are made at disadvantage.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4</td>\n<td>Gale</td>\n<td>All creatures have resistance to damage from ranged attacks.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5</td>\n<td>Hurricane</td>\n<td>Ranged attacks are impossible, and all movement against the wind costs twice as much.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<em><strong>At Higher Levels.</strong></em> When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level, the duration is 8 hours, and the area increases to a 5-mile radius. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 8th level, the duration is 24 hours, and the area increases to a 10-mile radius. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 9th level, the duration is 7 days, and the area increases to a 25-mile radius.", "level": 6, "higher_level": "", "target_type": null, "range_text": "Self (1-mile radius)", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a silver dish and a glass tube filled with quicksilver", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_animal-ally", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "8 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "8 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "24 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "24 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "24 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "24 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Animal Ally", "desc": "You connect your mind to that of a friendly beast within range. You can use your action to use its senses instead of your own until the start of your next turn. While the beast is within 120 feet of you, you and the beast can communicate telepathically, and the beast gains the following benefits:\n\n - The beast can add your proficiency bonus to all of its ability checks.\n\n - The beast deals an extra 1d6 damage to a target whenever it hits with an attack\n\n - The beast has advantage on attack rolls against any creature you have attacked since the start of your last turn.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the spell’s duration increases to 8 hours. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the spell’s duration increases to 24 hours.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "30 ft", "range": 30, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a biscuit baked out of meat and grain", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_animal-transformation", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Maximum CR increases by 1." }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Maximum CR increases by 2." }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Maximum CR increases by 3." }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Maximum CR increases by 4." }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Maximum CR increases by 5." } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Animal Transformation", "desc": "You gesture at a creature you can see within range, magically molding them into a new form. The spell has no effect on a creature with 0 hit points. An unwilling creature must make a Charisma saving throw or be transformed. At the end of each of its turns, an affected target can repeat the save, ending the spell on a success.\n\nThe transformation lasts for the duration, or until the target drops to 0 hit points. The new form can be any beast whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the target’s challenge rating or level, but no greater than 4. The target’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment, personality, allegiances, and broad plan of action.\n\nThe target assumes the hit points of its new form. When it reverts to its normal form, the creature returns to the number of hit points it had before it transformed. If it reverts as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to its normal form.\n\nThe creature is limited in the actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can’t speak, cast spells, or take any other action that requires hands or speech. Its items meld into the new form, and the creature can’t activate, use, wield, or otherwise benefit from any of it.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the new form’s maximum challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 4th.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a lump of clay", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "charisma", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_arcane-shelter", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Arcane Shelter", "desc": "You construct a 10-foot radius dome of arcane energy, centered on yourself. The dome is stationary and disappears if you exit its area. If you cast it in a location without enough space to accommodate it, the spell fails.\n\nTen Medium creatures can fit inside the dome; a Large creature takes as much space as four Medium creatures. You can designate up to ten creatures when you cast the spell who can freely pass in and out of the dome, spending 25 feet of movement to move through the dome. Other creatures cannot pass through.\n\nThe dome is translucent, with only vague shapes visible through it. Projectiles that touch the dome are slowed to a stop, and spells and other magical effects can’t pass through the dome or be cast through it.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": null, "range_text": "Self (10-foot dome)", "range": 0, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "1minute", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a flake of tortoise shell", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "8 hours", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_arcane-wall", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Evocation", "key": "evocation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Arcane Wall", "desc": "An invisible wall of force springs into existence at a point you choose within range. The wall appears in any orientation you choose, as a horizontal or vertical barrier or at an angle. It can be free floating or resting on a solid surface. You can form it into a hemispherical dome or a sphere with a radius of up to 10 feet, or you can shape a flat surface made up of ten 10-foot-by-10-foot panels. Each panel must be contiguous with another panel. In any form, the wall is 1/4 inch thick. It lasts for the duration. If the wall cuts through a creature’s space when it appears, the creature is pushed to one side of the wall (your choice which side).\n\nNothing can physically pass through the wall. Each panel has AC 15 and 100 hit points. The wall can’t be dispelled by dispel magic, and is immune to psychic and nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. A disintegrate spell destroys the wall instantly, however. The wall also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel through the wall.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "", "target_type": null, "range_text": "120 ft", "range": 120, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a pinch of powdered gemstone", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "10 minutes", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_arcanists-sword", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Arcanist's Sword", "desc": "You create a glowing sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range for the duration. When the sword appears and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can give the sword one of the following commands.\n\n - **Attack.** The sword moves up to 20 feet toward a creature and makes a melee spell attack against it. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to 3d10 + your spellcasting ability modifier.\n\n - **Guard.** The sword moves up to 20 feet into a creature’s space and grants the creature half cover as it attempts to deflect incoming attacks. The first time a hostile creature comes within 5 feet of the sword, the sword makes a melee spell attack against that creature. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to 3d10 + your spellcasting ability modifier. The sword cannot attack again until you command it again.\n\n - **Whirl.** The sword moves up to 20 feet toward a point and then begins to spin in a deadly whirl. A creature that starts in the sword’s space or passes within 5 feet of the sword on its turn must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 3d10 force damage.", "level": 7, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a miniature platinum sword with a grip and pommel of copper and zinc, worth 250 gp", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": true, "damage_roll": "3d10", "damage_types": [ "force" ], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_aura-of-concealment", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_3", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 1." }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 2." }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 3." }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 4." }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 5." }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 6." }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Stealth bonus increases by 7." } ], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Aura of Concealment", "desc": "You radiate concealing magic in an aura with a 30-foot radius, making you and your allies more difficult to detect. Until the spell ends, whenever you or a creature you choose within 30 feet of you must make a Dexterity (Stealth) check, the creature may add a +5 bonus. A chosen creature leaves no trace of its passage and cannot be tracked except by magical means.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the bonus increases by 1 for each slot level above 2nd.\n\n> _In most situations where Aura of Concealment is appropriate, the party will be making group stealth checks against an enemy’s passive Perception. It’s strongly recommended that GMs run those as written in the basic rules. Sometimes GMs require every PC to succeed, or roll active Perception for each enemy—either option will artificially inflate the check’s difficulty (a GM might even do so unconsciously, because they’re used to accounting for a +10 bonus from_ Pass Without Trace_)._", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a pinch of ash and a cotton bud", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_beast-perception", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Divination", "key": "divination" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Beast Perception", "desc": "When you cast the spell, choose one of the following options, the effects of which last for the duration of the spell. While the spell lasts, you can end one option as an action to gain the benefits of a different one.\n\n - **Darkvision.** You gain darkvision out to 30 feet.\n\n - **Echolocation.** You gain blindsight out to 10 feet, but only if you continuously make high-pitched sounds, preventing you from speaking normally while you do. Your squeaking can be heard from up to 60 feet away.\n\n - **Keen Hearing.** You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.\n\n - **Keen Sight.** You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.\n\n - **Keen Smell.** You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.\n\n - **Tremorsense.** You gain tremorsense out to 30 feet.\n\n - **Websense.** While in contact with a web, you know the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": false, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a tuft of fur, feathers, or dried skin of the beast the spell mimics)", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_befriend-beast", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_2", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "24 hours", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_3", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 48 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (1 additional beasts)." }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 72 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (2 additional beasts)." }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 96 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (3 additional beasts)." }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 120 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (4 additional beasts)." }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 144 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (5 additional beasts)." }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 168 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (6 additional beasts)." }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Duration increases to 192 hours, or target 1 additional beast per slot level above 2nd (7 additional beasts)." } ], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Befriend Beast", "desc": "You magically persuade a beast that you are a trusted ally. Choose a beast that you can see within range, which must be able to see and hear you. The beast must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you for the spell’s duration. Beasts with Intelligence 4 or higher automatically succeed. If you or one of your companions harms the target, the spell ends.\n\nWhile charmed in this way, the beast is willing to perform simple tasks on your behalf, including scouting locations, finding things, or delivering objects. If asked to deliver a message, it can understand locations and a general description of a target, though it cannot reliably find an individual. A beast delivering a message typically covers 1 mile per hour walking, or 2 miles per hour if it can fly.", "level": 1, "higher_level": "If you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level, the duration of the spell increases to 24 hours. If you use a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can either increase the duration by another 24 hours for each slot level above 2nd or affect one additional beast for each slot level above 2nd.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "30 ft", "range": 30, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a biscuit baked out of meat and grain", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "wisdom", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_befriend", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Befriend", "desc": "You ensorcel one creature you can see within range, compelling them to like and trust you. For the duration, you have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) or Charisma (Deception) checks to interact with the target. Afterward, the target is aware you magically influenced it, and becomes hostile toward you. A violent creature might attack you, while others might spread word of your treachery, summon the authorities, or otherwise attempt to thwart you.", "level": 0, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "30 ft", "range": 30, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "1minute", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": false, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "1 copper piece, which the spell consumes", "material_cost": "0.01", "material_consumed": true, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "10 minutes", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_bewilder", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [ { "type": "default", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Sphere radius increases by 5 feet." }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Sphere radius increases by 10 feet." }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Sphere radius increases by 15 feet." }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Sphere radius increases by 20 feet." }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Sphere radius increases by 25 feet." } ], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Bewilder", "desc": "You distort and confuse your enemies’ senses, driving them to inexplicable action. Each creature in a 20-foot radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw when you cast this spell or be affected by it.\n\nAn affected target can’t take reactions. At the start of each of its turns, it must spend half of its movement to move in a random horizontal direction. To determine the direction, roll a d8 and assign a direction to each die face. It then must roll a d4 to determine its actions.\n\n| d4 | Behavior |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | The creature is stunned until the start of its next turn. |\n| 2 | The creature treats every other creature as its enemy until the start of its next turn, fighting them with its typical tactics. |\n| 3 | The creature becomes frightened of every other creature it can see until the start of its next turn. |\n| 4 | The creature drops any weapons or items it is holding, and doesn't move or take actions this turn. |\n\nAt the end of each of its turns, an affected target can repeat its saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature can also repeat its saving throw any time it takes damage.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the radius of the sphere increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 4th.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "90 ft", "range": 90, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a sprig of wormwood", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "wisdom", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_caustic-quarrel", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Caustic Quarrel", "desc": "You conjure an arrow of acid and send it streaking towards a target within range. Make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, the target takes 6d4 acid damage and is coated in acid. An acid-coated target can use its action to wipe the acid off. If not, then at the end of its next turn, it takes an additional 4d4 acid damage.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, both instances of damage increase by 1d4 for each slot level above 2nd.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "90 ft", "range": 90, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a bit of fool's gold, sulfur, and water", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": true, "damage_roll": "6d4 + 4d4", "damage_types": [ "acid" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_circle-of-protection", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Paladin", "key": "srd_paladin" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Circle of Protection", "desc": "You draw a 10-foot radius circular glyph upon the ground, which projects upward into a luminous 30-foot tall cylinder. Select one of the following creature types when you draw the glyph: aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, or undead. A challenge rating 5 or lower creature of the chosen type can’t willingly move across the cylinder’s boundary. When the creature attempts to make an attack, cast a spell, use teleportation or interplanar travel, or cause any other effect across the boundary, it must first succeed on a Charisma saving throw.\n\nWhenever you start casting the spell, you can modify it so that it doesn’t require concentration. If you do so, the spell’s casting time becomes 10 minutes for that casting.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the maximum challenge rating of affected creatures increases by 3 for each slot level above 3rd. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th or 6th level, the duration is concentration, up to 12 hours. When cast using a spell slot of 7th or 8th level, the duration is concentration, up to 24 hours. When cast using a 9th-level spell slot, the spell lasts until dispelled, and there is no challenge rating limit on affected creatures.", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "15 ft", "range": 15, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a mixture of salt and silver powder worth at least 100gp, which the spell consumes", "material_cost": "100.00", "material_consumed": true, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "charisma", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": "cylinder", "shape_size": 10, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_confinement", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Evocation", "key": "evocation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Confinement", "desc": "An immobile, invisible, cube-shaped prison composed of magical force springs into existence around an area you choose within range. The prison can be a cage or a solid box as you choose. The prison has an AC of 17 and 140 hit points.\n\nA prison in the shape of a cage can be up to 20 feet on a side, is made from 1/2-inch diameter bars spaced a 1/2-inch apart, and provides half cover.\n\nA prison in the shape of a box can be up to 10 feet on a side, creating a solid barrier that prevents any matter from passing through it and blocking any spells cast into or out from the area.\n\nWhen you cast the spell, any creature that is completely inside the cage’s area is trapped. Creatures only partially within the area, or those too large to fit inside the area, are pushed away from the center of the area until they are completely outside the area.\n\nA creature inside the cage can’t leave it by nonmagical means. If the creature tries to use teleportation or interplanar travel to leave the cage, it must first make a Charisma saving throw. On a success, the creature can use that magic to exit the cage. On a failed save, the magic fails and has no effect. The cage also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel.\n\nThis spell can't be dispelled by _dispel magic_.", "level": 7, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 8th level or higher, the cage’s AC increases by 1 and its hit points increase by 20 for each slot level above 7th.", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "100 ft", "range": 100, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "ruby dust worth 1,500 gp", "material_cost": "1500.00", "material_consumed": true, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "d", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": "cube", "shape_size": 20, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_conjure-beast-pack", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Conjure Beast Pack", "desc": "You pull together wisps of magical energy and sculpt them into beasts. Choose a Small or Tiny beast of challenge rating 1/4 or lower, and eight creatures of that type appear immediately in unoccupied spaces around you. If you choose a beast with a flying speed, you summon six creatures instead. Each beast is considered fey and disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.\n\nThe summoned beasts are friendly to you and your companions. In combat, the beasts share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. The beasts obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any commands to them, they move as a group and take the Dodge action.\n\nIf you command the beasts to attack, choose a target for each beast to attack within its reach, making a single melee spell attack for each target. On a hit, the target takes 1d4 bludgeoning or piercing damage (your choice), plus 1d4 extra damage for each additional beast attacking it. You have advantage on the attack roll if three or more beasts attack the same target, and you add your spellcasting ability modifier to the damage dealt if six or more beasts attack the same target.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you summon two additional beasts for each slot level above 3rd.\n\n> # _Sample Beasts_\n> \n> _Note that a conjured beast pack does not use the normal attack within their stat blocks, and so does not apply any additional effects. Below are all the eligible beasts in the SRD 5.1._\n> \n> * * *\n> \n> _Frog, Sea Horse, Baboon, Badger, Bat, Cat, Crab, Eagle, Giant Fire Beetle, Hawk, Jackal, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Quipper, Rat, Raven, Scorpion, Spider, Weasel, Blood Hawk, Flying Snake, Giant Rat, Poisonous Snake, Stirge, Badger, Giant Centipede_", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a handful of grain or corn", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 0, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_conjure-herald", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Conjure Herald", "desc": "You create a floating spirit which conveys a message of your choice. The herald appears to be a Medium or Small creature of ghostly form, with you determining its appearance otherwise. The herald knows a fixed message of up to 25 words. When you cast this spell, choose one of the following effects:\n\n - **Ward.** The herald is cast at a particular location, or on a statue or other object with a mouth, and is fixed to that point. It is invisible and motionless until a specific condition is met within 30 feet of its location. When the condition is met, it appears and recites its message. If cast on an object, it moves the object’s mouth rather than appearing directly. You determine whether it does so once or disappears again and repeats the message every time the condition is met. When cast in this way, the herald lasts until dispelled.\n\n - **Announcement.** The herald floats through the air up to 100 feet up and 30 feet per round, repeating its message every round. It traverses an area up to a 5-mile radius around its location, conveying its message to every creature it sees. When cast in this way, the herald lasts for 1 hour.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "30 ft", "range": 30, "ritual": true, "casting_time": "1minute", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a small silver horn worth at least 10gp, which is consumed", "material_cost": "10.00", "material_consumed": true, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "special", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_conjure-minor-fiends", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Conjure Minor Fiends", "desc": "You recite a dark incantation, summoning a group of minor fiends to do your bidding. You may choose the plane you call them from. The spell conjures two demons which use the Minor Fiend stat block below. Alternatively, your GM may choose any number of fiends whose combined challenge ratings are 2 or lower. In combat, the fiends share your initiative count but take their turns immediately after yours.\n\nThe fiends are friendly to you and your companions and hostile to all other creatures. If you lose concentration on the spell, they do not disappear. Instead, they become hostile toward you and your companions. They can’t be dismissed and last for 1 hour after their summoning. A fiend disappears when reduced to 0 hit points.\n\n**At Higher Levels.** When you cast this spell using a spell slot above 3rd level, the number of minor fiends or the combined challenge rating of the summoned fiends increases by 1 for each slot level above 3rd.\n\n## Minor Fiend\n\nMedium fiend (demon)\n\n* * *\n\n - **Armor Class** 14\n- **Hit Points** 32 (5d8+10)\n- **Speed** 30 ft.\n\n* * *\n\n| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 8 (-1) | 14 (+2) | 8 (-1) |\n\n* * *\n\n - **Damage Resistances** cold, fire, lightning\n- **Damage Immunities** poison\n- **Condition Immunities** charmed, frightened, poisoned\n- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12\n- **Languages** Abyssal or Infernal, understands one language you can speak\n- **Proficiency Bonus** 2\n- **Challenge** 1\n\n* * *\n\n_**Magic Resistance.**_ The fiend has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.\n\n* * *\n\n<h3>Actions</h3>\n<em><strong>Multiattack.</strong></em> The fiend can make two attacks, only one of which can be Abyssal Bile.\n<em><strong>Claws.</strong></em> <em>Melee Weapon Attack:</em> +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. <em>Hit:</em> 1d8 + 3 slashing damage.\n<em><strong>Abyssal Bile.</strong></em> The fiend sprays abyssal bile at one creature within 10 feet of it. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failed save, it rolls 1d4 and is afflicted by a condition according to the result.\n<ul>\n<li>1: The target is frightened of the fiend.</li>\n<li>2: The target is poisoned.</li>\n<li>3: The target is restrained.</li>\n<li>4: The target erupts into black flames, taking 1d6 fire damage at the start of each of its turns.</li>\n</ul>\nThe target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. Once a creature successfully saves against this ability, it is immune for 24 hours.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": null, "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "100gp worth of incense mixed with humanoid blood, which is consumed in the casting", "material_cost": "100.00", "material_consumed": true, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_corrosive-burst", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Corrosive Burst", "desc": "You hurl a ball of dripping acid outward, exploding in a 20- foot radius sphere at a point you can see within range. Every creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 8d4 acid damage on a failed save or half as much on a success. A creature that fails the save takes an additional 4d4 acid damage at the end of each of its turns unless it or another creature within 5 feet spends an action to clear the acid off.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the initial damage increases by 2d4 for each slot level above 4th.", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "150 ft", "range": 150, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a handful of saltpeter and some copper shavings", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "8d4", "damage_types": [ "acid" ], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": "sphere", "shape_size": 20, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_dazzle", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Illusion", "key": "illusion" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Dazzle", "desc": "You throw open your hand and release a disorienting spray of glittering color motes. Each creature in a 20-foot cone perceives your space as heavily obscured and must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, it is blinded and its speed is halved. The spell ends at the end of your next turn.", "level": 1, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the cone’s size increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 1st.", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a small glass prism", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "d", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 round", "shape_type": "cone", "shape_size": 20, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_devil-binding", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Devil Binding", "desc": "You recite a profane chant to summon a devil, which appears in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The devil’s challenge rating is at least 4 and no higher than 8. The GM chooses the devil’s type, and it is under the GM’s control. If you know a devil’s true name or possess its talisman, you can attempt to summon that devil regardless of its challenge rating.\n\nThe devil typically resents being summoned but will not harm you for the duration. On each of your turns, you can command it. It obeys orders it considers reasonable and fights ruthlessly, but will retreat to preserve its life and rank.\n\nAfter 10 minutes, the devil can ignore your commands and might choose to remain and pursue its own goals. You may attempt to reason with, persuade, or strike a deal that aligns with its interests. If you maintain concentration for the full duration, you may return the devil to whence it came, otherwise, it remains summoned indefinitely.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the devil’s possible challenge rating increases by 2 for each slot level above 5th.", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a vial of blood and an obsidian chalice worth at least 665 gp", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_divine-temple", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Divine Temple", "desc": "You create a holy sanctuary at an empty point on the ground you can see within range. The temple occupies a cube up to 60 feet on each side.\n\nThe temple has at least one door and is enclosed by wood and stone floors, walls, and a roof. You determine all other aspects of its appearance (as long as it conforms to the deity represented by the holy symbol used in the casting) such as altars, idols, illumination, rooms, scent, temperature, and windows.\n\nDivination spells of 6th level and below can't target creatures within the temple or create sensors inside of it.\n\nWhen you cast the spell, choose one or more of the following creature types for the temple to oppose: aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, or undead. If such a creature attempts to enter the temple, it must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failure, it can't enter the temple for 24 hours. On a success, whenever it makes an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw inside the temple, it must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the d20 roll.\n\nCasting this spell on the same spot every day for a year makes this effect permanent.\n\n_**At Higher Levels**_. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the casting time increases by 1 hour and the temple's size increases by 60 feet on each side for each spell level above 6th. The temple counters divination spells of a level less than or equal to the slot level used.", "level": 6, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "120 ft", "range": 120, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "1hour", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a holy symbol worth at least 5 gp", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "24 hours", "shape_type": "cube", "shape_size": 60, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_dust-cyclone", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Dust Cyclone", "desc": "A small cyclone whips up at a point you can see on the ground within range. The cyclone is a 5-foot radius, 30-foot high cylinder centered on that point.\n\nAny creature that starts its turn within the radius of the dust cyclone or enters its radius for the first time during its turn must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 1d12 bludgeoning damage and is pushed 5 feet away from the center. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pushed.\n\nAs a bonus action, you can move the dust cyclone up to 30 feet in any direction. The first time you pass the dust cyclone through a creature, you can force it to make the saving throw, as if it entered the cyclone’s radius. You can continue to move the dust cyclone, but its strength is exhausted until the end of your turn and subsequent creatures are unaffected by it passing through them.\n\nIf the dust cyclone moves over sand, dust, loose dirt, or small gravel, it sucks up the material and heavily obscures its radius until the start of your next turn.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a pinch of dust", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "strength", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "1d12", "damage_types": [ "bludgeoning" ], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_earth-forming", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Earth Forming", "desc": "For the duration, you magically command the earth to reshape itself around you. As an action, you can permanently modify up to a 20-foot cube of soft earth you can see within range, such as sand, dirt, or clay, which you can move up to 20 feet over the course of 5 minutes. You can change its elevation or create or destroy trenches, pillars, ramps, walls, or other simple shapes. Because the terrain’s transformation occurs slowly, creatures in the area can’t usually be trapped or injured by the ground’s movement. You can choose a new area to modify at any point, though you can only shape one area at a time; an unfinished formation slowly reverts to its original shape.\n\nThe spell can’t shape stone, metal, or other hard materials. Rocks, plants, and structures shift or move to accommodate the new terrain, and may become unstable or fall.\n\nWhen you cast this spell as a ritual, the silver pickaxe must be worth at least 500 gp and is consumed.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "Self (30-foot radius)", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a tiny silver pickaxe", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 0, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_earth-leash", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Earth Leash", "desc": "You point at one creature you can see within range and send a lashing tendril of earth to haul it to the ground. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw, or immediately fall prone. If the creature has a flying speed, it loses its flying speed for the spell’s duration, causing it to fall even if it can hover. An airborne creature takes falling damage as normal, up to a maximum of 4d6 points of bludgeoning damage.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the number of targets increases by 1 for each slot level above 2nd, and the maximum damage from falling increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "300 ft", "range": 300, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a tiny orange flag", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "strength", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "4d6", "damage_types": [ "bludgeoning" ], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_eldritch-armor", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Eldritch Armor", "desc": "You protect yourself with an acidic coating that sprays outward when struck. You gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration. If a creature hits you with a melee attack while you have these temporary hit points, the creature takes 2d4 acid damage.", "level": 1, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, both the temporary hit points and the acid damage increase by 2d4 for each slot level above 1st, up to a maximum of 9d4 + 4 temporary hit points and 10d4 damage at 5th level.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a vial of snowmelt", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "2d4", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_enkindle", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Enkindle", "desc": "You choose a Medium or smaller object not being worn within range and cause it to rapidly heat to unbearable temperatures. If the object is metal or otherwise not flammable, it glows white-hot; if it is flammable, it is engulfed in flame but not destroyed. If a creature is holding the object, it makes a Constitution saving throw at the start of each of its turns, taking 2d4 fire damage on a failure and suffering disadvantage on any ability checks or attack rolls using the item. If it succeeds on the saving throw, it takes half as much damage and suffers no other effects.\n\nIf you maintain concentration for the full 1-minute duration, a nonmagical item is melted, reduced to ash, or otherwise destroyed.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the fire damage increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 2nd.", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "bonus-action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "an unlit candle", "material_cost": "0.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "2d4", "damage_types": [ "fire" ], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_erudition", "document": { "name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "key": "spells-that-dont-suck", "type": "SOURCE", "display_name": "Spells That Don't Suck", "publisher": { "name": "Somanyrobots", "key": "somanyrobots" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014" }, "permalink": "https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spells-That-Dont-Suck-compressed.pdf" }, "casting_options": [], "school": { "name": "Divination", "key": "divination" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Erudition", "desc": "You call on the knowledge of legends, augmenting a skill for the duration. You gain proficiency with the chosen skill. If you were already proficient, you instead gain expertise (doubling your proficiency bonus for any ability check you make with the skill). If you already have expertise, you can instead reroll one of the dice once whenever you have advantage on that ability check. The spell ends early if you cast it again.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": true, "material_specified": "a treatise worth at least 250 gp", "material_cost": "250.00", "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } } ] }