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=reaction_condition&page=35
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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_lesser-ley-protection", "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": "1 hour", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "1 hour", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": "1 hour", "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Abjuration", "key": "abjuration" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Lesser Ley Protection", "desc": "Deep Magic: forest-bound You create a 10-foot cube of antimagic within range that specifically protects against ley line magic. Ley line spells and magical effects up to level 5 that target a creature within the cube have no effect on that target. Any active ley line spells or magical effects up to level 5 on a creature or an object in the cube is suppressed while the creature or object is in it. The area of a ley line spell or magical effect up to level 5 can't extend into the cube. If the cube overlaps an area of ley line magic, such as lesser ley pulse, the part of the area that is covered by the cube is suppressed. The cube has no effect on other types of magic or spells. You can exclude specific individuals within the cube from the protection.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, its duration is concentration, up to 1 hour.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "30 feet", "range": 30, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "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": "line", "shape_size": 10, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_ley-disturbance", "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": "Divination", "key": "divination" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Ley Disturbance", "desc": "Deep Magic: forest-bound While in your bound forest, you tune your senses to any disturbances of ley energy flowing through it. For the duration, you are aware of any ley line manipulation or ley spell casting within 5 miles of you. You know the approximate distance and general direction to each disturbance within that range, but you don't know its exact location. This doesn't allow you to locate the ley lines themselves, just any use or modification of them.", "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": false, "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_locate-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": "Divination", "key": "divination" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Locate Red Portal", "desc": "For the duration, you can sense the presence of any dimensional portals within range and whether they are one-way or two-way. If you sense a portal using this spell, you can use your action to peer through the portal to determine its destination. You gain a glimpse of the area at the other end of the shadow road. If the destination is not somewhere you have previously visited, you can make a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana, History or Nature-whichever is most relevant) check to determine to where and when the portal leads.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "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_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_peruns-doom", "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": "Evocation", "key": "evocation" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Perun's Doom", "desc": "Deep Magic: Rothenian A powerful wind swirls from your outstretched hand toward a point you choose within range, where it explodes with a low roar into vortex of air. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius cylinder centered on that point must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 bludgeoning damage, is pulled to the center of the cylinder, and thrown 50 feet upward into the air. If a creature hits a solid obstruction, such as a stone ceiling, when it's thrown upward, it takes bludgeoning damage as if it had fallen (50 feet - the distance it's traveled upward). For example, if a creature hits the ceiling after rising only 10 feet, it takes bludgeoning damage as if it had fallen (50 feet - 10 feet =) 40 feet, or 4d6 bludgeoning damage.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, increase the distance affected creatures are thrown into the air by 10 feet for each slot above 3rd.", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "60 feet", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "strength", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "3d8", "damage_types": [ "bludgeoning" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": "cylinder", "shape_size": 20, "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_scattered-images", "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": "Scattered Images", "desc": "When you cast this spell, you create illusory doubles that move when you move but in different directions, distracting and misdirecting your opponents. When scattered images is cast, 1d4 + 2 images are created. Images behave exactly as those created with mirror image, with the exceptions described here. These images remain in your space, acting as invisible or the attacker is blind, the spell has no effect.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "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_shadows-brand", "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": "Necromancy", "key": "necromancy" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Shadow's Brand", "desc": "You draw a rune or inscription no larger than your hand on the target. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be branded with the mark on a location of your choosing. The brand appears as an unintelligible mark to most creatures. Those who understand the Umbral language recognize it as a mark indicating the target is an enemy of the shadow fey. Shadow fey who view the brand see it outlined in a faint glow. The brand can be hidden by mundane means, such as clothing, but it can be removed only by the *remove curse* spell.\n While branded, the target has disadvantage on ability checks when interacting socially with shadow fey.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": false, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "until dispelled", "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": "kp_wield-soul", "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": "Necromancy", "key": "necromancy" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Wield Soul", "desc": "You draw forth the ebbing life force of a creature and use its arcane power. Upon casting this spell, you must touch a creature that dropped to 0 hit points since your last turn. If it fails a Wisdom saving throw, you gain knowledge of spells, innate spells, and similar abilities it could have used today were it still alive. Expended spells and abilities aren't revealed. Choose one of these spells or abilities with a casting time no longer than 1 action. Until you complete a long rest, you can use this spell or ability once, as a bonus action, using the creature's spell save DC or spellcasting ability bonus.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "wisdom", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "kp_winged-spies", "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": "Divination", "key": "divination" }, "classes": [], "range_unit": "miles", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Winged Spies", "desc": "This spell summons a swarm of ravens or other birds-or a swarm of bats if cast at night or underground-to serve you as spies. The swarm moves out as you direct, but it won't patrol farther away than the spell's range. Commands must be simple, such as “search the valley to the east for travelers” or “search everywhere for humans on horses.” The GM can judge how clear and effective your instructions are and use that estimation in determining what the spies report. You can recall the spies at any time by whispering into the air, but the spell ends when the swarm returns to you and reports. You must receive the swarm's report before the spell expires, or you gain nothing. The swarm doesn't fight for you; it avoids danger if possible but defends itself if it must. You know if the swarm is destroyed, and the spell ends.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "10 miles", "range": 10, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "10 hours", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_adaptation", "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": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Natural weapon bonus increases to +2. Target can select 1 additional option." }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Natural weapon bonus increases to +2. Target can select 1 additional option." }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Natural weapon bonus increases to +3. Target can select 2 additional options." }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Natural weapon bonus increases to +3. Target can select 2 additional options." }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Natural weapon bonus increases to +3. Target can select 3 additional options." }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Natural weapon bonus increases to +3. Target can select 3 additional options." } ], "school": { "name": "Transmutation", "key": "transmutation" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Adaptation", "desc": "You touch a creature, modifying it for a specific environment. The target chooses one of the following options for the duration. It can end one option as an action to gain the benefits of a different one. The spell ends if you cast it again or dismiss it as an action.\n\n - The creature grows gills and webbing between its digits. It can breathe underwater and gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed.\n\n - The creature grows a membrane between its limbs. When the creature falls, it can use its reaction to subtract up to 100 feet from the fall when calculating falling damage and can glide horizontally a number of feet equal to its walking speed.\n\n - The creature grows a prehensile tail. The tail has a 5-foot reach and can lift a number of pounds equal to five times the creature’s Strength score. It can grasp, lift, drop, hold, push, or pull an object or a creature, open or close a door or a container, grapple someone, or make an unarmed strike.\n\n - The creature’s appearance changes. For the duration, it can use an action to change its height, weight, facial features, voice, hair length and coloration, and distinguishing characteristics. It cannot change its size or number of limbs.\n\n - The creature grows a natural weapon. Unarmed strikes with the weapon deal 1d6 bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage as appropriate. The natural weapon is magical and has a +1 bonus to its attack and damage rolls.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the natural weapon’s bonus increases to +2. When you use a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the natural weapon’s bonus increases to +3. Additionally, the target can select one additional option for every two slot levels above 2nd.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": true, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 hour", "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_arctic-breath", "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": "2d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_2", "damage_roll": "3d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_3", "damage_roll": "4d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": "5d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": "6d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": "7d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": "8d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": "9d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": "10d8", "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": null } ], "school": { "name": "Conjuration", "key": "conjuration" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Arctic Breath", "desc": "A line of freezing arctic wind 30 feet long and 5 feet wide blasts out from you in a direction of your choice. Each creature in the line must make a Dexterity saving throw.\n\nOn a failure, a creature takes 2d8 cold damage and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t slowed.", "level": 1, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "2d8", "damage_types": [ "cold" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_assemble", "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": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Assemble", "desc": "You magically assemble unfinished materials you can see within range that are not being worn or carried into products. With enough unfinished material, you can assemble up to eight nonmagical objects. A Large object (contained within a 10-foot cube, or eight connected 5-foot cubes) counts as eight, a Medium or Small object as one, and a Tiny object as one-eighth. The object cannot be securely attached to a surface or a larger object, and if you are working with metal or stone, the assembled object can be no larger than Medium. Unfinished materials can be raw (freshly felled trees or mined ores) or partlyworked (wooden boards or metal ingots), but cannot be finished goods (a constructed building or suit of armor). Examples include:\n\n - Metals and alloys (such as bronze, iron, or silver)\n\n - Organic byproducts (such as canvas, silk, or wool)\n\n - Plant matter (such as flax, hemp, or oak)\n\n - Stone (such as granite, marble, or sandstone)\n\nYou cannot affect creatures or magic items, and you must have proficiency in the appropriate set of artisan’s tools to create items of commensurate craftsmanship. For this type of artisanal crafting, the spell completes the equivalent of eight hours’ work, which can be part of a longer-term project.", "level": 4, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "120 ft", "range": 120, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "1minute", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 8, "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_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_aura-of-truth", "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": "Radius increases by 5 feet. Compelled questions increase by 1." }, { "type": "slot_level_4", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Radius increases by 10 feet. Compelled questions increase by 2." }, { "type": "slot_level_5", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Radius increases by 15 feet. Compelled questions increase by 3." }, { "type": "slot_level_6", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Radius increases by 20 feet. Compelled questions increase by 4." }, { "type": "slot_level_7", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Radius increases by 25 feet. Compelled questions increase by 5." }, { "type": "slot_level_8", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Radius increases by 30 feet. Compelled questions increase by 6." }, { "type": "slot_level_9", "damage_roll": null, "target_count": null, "duration": null, "range": null, "concentration": null, "shape_size": null, "desc": "Radius increases by 35 feet. Compelled questions increase by 7." } ], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Bard", "key": "srd_bard" }, { "name": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Paladin", "key": "srd_paladin" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Aura of Truth", "desc": "You radiate a compulsion for honesty in an aura with a 15-foot radius. Until the spell ends, the aura moves with you, centered on you. The first time a creature ends its turn within the area, it must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, it cannot intentionally lie while in the aura. A creature can choose to fail its save, and you know if a creature succeeds or fails. An affected creature is aware of the spell and can answer evasively.\n\nAs an action, you can focus the spell to compel answers. You may ask up to two yes-or-no questions, each directed at an affected creature, who must answer truthfully. The spell then ends.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the aura’s radius increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 2nd. Additionally, the number of compelled questions you can ask increases by 1 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": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "charisma", "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_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_benediction", "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": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Benediction", "desc": "Magic enhances your words as you advise one creature that can see and understand you within range. Once before the spell ends, the target can roll a 1d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.\n\nA creature with 4 Intelligence or higher that perceives your spellcasting is aware of its magical influence and responds accordingly.\n\n> _Stacking bonus-die buffs can easily break skill checks. The following house rule is strongly recommended:_ Only one bonus-die effect (the largest) can be applied to any given d20 roll.", "level": 0, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "30 ft", "range": 30, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "1minute", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "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": 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_black-ice", "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": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Black Ice", "desc": "You cause a patch of nearly transparent ice to form on ground that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, the magic ice fills a 5-foot square. Any creature on the ice’s space when you cast the spell must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 cold damage. If the creature is Medium or smaller, it also falls prone on a failed save.\n\nA creature must also make the saving throw when it moves onto the ice’s space for the first time on a turn or ends its turn atop it.\n\nThis spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).", "level": 0, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "area", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "1d6", "damage_types": [ "cold" ], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_blade-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": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Blade Burst", "desc": "You conjure a ring of blades to slash or stab at your foes. All other creatures within 5 feet of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 slashing or piercing damage (your choice).\n\nThis spell's damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).", "level": 0, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "Self", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "1d6", "damage_types": [ "piercing" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_blazing-blade", "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": "Paladin", "key": "srd_paladin" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Blazing Blade", "desc": "You touch a weapon and enhance it with brilliant flame. For the duration, the weapon deals 1d6 extra fire and 1d6 extra radiant damage on a hit, and its base damage is changed to your choice of fire or radiant.\n\n_**Sunfire Swipe.**_ As a bonus action, the wielder can create an arc of burning light, ending the spell. Each creature within a 30-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw. Undead and fiends attempt this save with disadvantage. On a failure, a creature takes 3d6 fire and 3d6 radiant damage, and it is afflicted with holy fire for 1 minute. Any attack roll against an affected creature has advantage if the attacker can see it, and the affected creature can't benefit from being invisible. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and is not affected. At the end of each of its turns, an affected creature can make a Wisdom saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.\n\nThe imbued weapon and any creature afflicted with holy fire emits bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "Touch", "range": 0, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "bonus-action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "3d4 + 3d6", "damage_types": [ "fire", "psychic", "radiant" ], "duration": "10 minutes", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": true, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_brilliance", "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": "Cleric", "key": "srd_cleric" }, { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Paladin", "key": "srd_paladin" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Brilliance", "desc": "A 60-foot radius sphere of light spreads out from a point you choose within range. The sphere is bright light and sheds dim light for an additional 60 feet. This light isn’t sunlight.\n\nIf you target a point on an object you are holding or one that isn’t being worn or carried, the light shines from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the affected object with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the light.\n\nIf any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of its own level or lower, or an equivalent magical effect, the spell or effect that created the darkness is dispelled.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "point", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "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": "sphere", "shape_size": 60, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_burst-of-flame", "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": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Burst of Flame", "desc": "You summon up a fiery explosion, creating light, heat, or smoke. You may conjure the explosion at any point within 60 feet, but it will have added effect if you conjure it atop an existing nonmagical flame (extinguishing up to a 5-foot cube of flame). Choose one of the following effects.\n\n - **Light.** You create a shower of sparks, blinding onlookers. Each creature in a 10-foot radius must make a Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of your next turn. If you target an existing flame, the radius increases to 20 feet.\n\n - **Heat.** You conjure a blast of intense heat. Each creature in a 10-foot radius must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 3d6 fire damage, or half as much on a successful save. If you target an existing flame, the damage increases to 4d6.\n\n - **Smoke.** You create a 15-foot radius cloud of thick, oily smoke. It spreads around corners, and its area is heavily obscured. If you target an existing flame, the radius is 30 feet. The cloud lasts for 1 minute or until dispersed by a strong breeze.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "", "target_type": null, "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "3d6", "damage_types": [ "fire" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_call-for-aid", "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": "feet", "name": "Call for Aid", "desc": "You seek assistance from a mighty extraplanar being — a god, archdevil, or other legendary and powerful creature. It sends one of its loyal servants to aid you, which appears in an unoccupied space within range.\n\nWhen the creature appears, it is friendly but under no obligation to help you. It speaks at least one language you speak. It typically demands payment for its aid, in a form appropriate to the creature (for example, tithes for a celestial or sacrifices for a fiend). When payment has monetary value, it usually is 50 gp per minute, 500 gp per hour, or 5,000 gp per day. It may be decreased or increased as much as 50% depending on whether the extraplanar being endorses the task, or on the danger of the task. The cost usually increases when repeatedly summoning the same extraplanar being and may be free the first time if the being favors you.\n\nServices can be anything appropriate to the creature summoned. Creatures will rarely agree to tasks that are suicidal, impossible, abhorrent, or especially lengthy. After the creature completes the task, or you are unable to satisfy its payment, it returns to its home plane.", "level": 6, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "30 ft", "range": 30, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "1minute", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "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_captivate", "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": "Warlock", "key": "srd_warlock" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Captivate", "desc": "You enact a performance laced with subtle magic, your gestures and voice causing others to focus on you to the exclusion of all else. Creatures you choose within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you. If you or your companions are fighting a creature, it has advantage on the save. While charmed by you in this way, a creature has disadvantage on initiative rolls as well as Wisdom (Perception) checks made to perceive any creature other than you until the spell ends, or until the target can no longer see or hear you.\n\nAdditionally, if a creature rolls initiative while affected by this spell, its speed is reduced by 10 feet and it can’t take reactions until after its first turn ends. The spell ends if you are incapacitated or can no longer speak. A creature that fails its saving throw doesn’t realize that you used magic to influence it, even if it witnessed the spell being cast.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the duration increases by 1 minute and the radius increases by 10 feet 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": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "saving_throw_ability": "wisdom", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "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_cold-snap", "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": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Cold Snap", "desc": "With a snap of your fingers, a swirling burst of freezing wind erupts at a point you choose within range. Each creature in a 5-foot radius sphere must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 3d8 cold damage and becomes coated in ice, reducing its speed by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. On a success, it takes half as much damage and is not slowed.\n\nThe ground in the area is covered with slick ice and snow, making it difficult terrain until the start of your next turn.", "level": 2, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.", "target_type": null, "range_text": "90 ft", "range": 90, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "constitution", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "3d8", "damage_types": [ "cold" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_command-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": [], "school": { "name": "Enchantment", "key": "enchantment" }, "classes": [ { "name": "Druid", "key": "srd_druid" }, { "name": "Ranger", "key": "srd_ranger" }, { "name": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Command Beast", "desc": "You attempt to take control of a beast you can see within range. It must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you for the duration. A beast of challenge rating 4 or higher automatically succeeds on this saving throw. If you or creatures that are friendly to you are fighting it, it has advantage on the saving throw.\n\nWhile the beast is charmed, you can issue telepathic commands to the creature while you are conscious (no action required), which it does its best to obey. You can specify a simple and general course of action, such as “Attack that creature,” “Run over there,” or “Fetch that object.” If the creature completes the order and doesn’t receive further direction from you, it defends and preserves itself to the best of its ability.\n\nAs an action, you can take full control of the target. Until the end of your next turn, the creature takes only the actions you choose, and doesn’t do anything that you don’t allow it to do. During this time, any reactions the creature takes require you to use your reaction as well.\n\nEach time the target takes damage, it makes a new Wisdom saving throw against the spell. If the saving throw succeeds, the spell ends.", "level": 3, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell with a spell slot of 4th level or higher, there is no challenge rating limit to the target creature.", "target_type": "creature", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 1, "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_command-objects", "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": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "ft", "shape_size_unit": "feet", "name": "Command Objects", "desc": "You magically animate nearby objects, bending them to your will. Choose up to six nonmagical objects within range that are not being worn or carried. All objects must be the same size, and you can animate six Tiny, four Small, three Medium, two Large, or one Huge object(s). Each object animates until spell ends or until reduced to 0 hit points; when an object drops to 0 hit points, any remaining damage carries over to its original object form.\n\n##### Command Objects Statistics\n\n<table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Size</th>\n<th>HP</th>\n<th>AC</th>\n<th>Str</th>\n<th>Dex</th>\n<th>Damage</th>\n<th>Speed</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Tiny</td>\n<td>5</td>\n<td>19</td>\n<td>12</td>\n<td>28</td>\n<td>1d4 + 1 damage</td>\n<td>fly 30 (hover)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Small</td>\n<td>10</td>\n<td>18</td>\n<td>16</td>\n<td>24</td>\n<td>1d6 + 3 damage</td>\n<td>fly 30</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Medium</td>\n<td>20</td>\n<td>17</td>\n<td>20</td>\n<td>20</td>\n<td>1d10 + 5 damage</td>\n<td>30</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Large</td>\n<td>30</td>\n<td>16</td>\n<td>24</td>\n<td>16</td>\n<td>2d10 + 7 damage</td>\n<td>25</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Huge</td>\n<td>60</td>\n<td>15</td>\n<td>28</td>\n<td>12</td>\n<td>5d12 + 9 damage</td>\n<td>20</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\nAn animated object has blindsight with a radius of 30 feet and statistics as shown in the table above. The GM might rule an object has immunities, resistances, and vulnerabilities to specific damage types based on its form. If an object is securely attached to a surface or a larger object, such as a chain bolted to a wall, its speed is 0. \nIn combat, an object shares your initiative count, but takes its turn immediately after yours.\nAs a bonus action, you can issue one command to any number of objects within the spell’s range. That command can be to attack, or some other action. Otherwise, the only action an object takes on its turn is the Dodge action. An object may also be commanded to attempt an action available to all creatures, such as grapple or shove, if its form permits it to do so.\nIf commanded to attack, an object makes one melee attack against a target you specify within 5 feet of it. Its attack bonus is equal to your spell attack modifier. An object usually deals bludgeoning damage, but the GM might rule it deals slashing or piercing damage based on its form.", "level": 5, "higher_level": "", "target_type": "object", "range_text": "60 ft", "range": 60, "ritual": false, "casting_time": "action", "reaction_condition": null, "verbal": true, "somatic": true, "material": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": 6, "saving_throw_ability": "", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "", "damage_types": [], "duration": "1 minute", "shape_type": null, "shape_size": null, "concentration": false, "crossreferences": { "to": [] } }, { "key": "spells-that-dont-suck_cone-of-flame", "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": "Sorcerer", "key": "srd_sorcerer" }, { "name": "Wizard", "key": "srd_wizard" } ], "range_unit": "feet", "shape_size_unit": "ft", "name": "Cone of Flame", "desc": "Flames shoot forth from your fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 fire damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success.\n\nThe flames ignite any flammable objects in the area that aren’t being worn or carried.", "level": 1, "higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 and the range of the cone 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": false, "material_specified": "", "material_cost": null, "material_consumed": false, "target_count": null, "saving_throw_ability": "dexterity", "attack_roll": false, "damage_roll": "3d6", "damage_types": [ "fire" ], "duration": "instantaneous", "shape_type": "cone", "shape_size": 15, "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": [] } } ] }