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Giant Insect

4th-level · Transmutation Concentration

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

You transform insects and other vermin into monstrous versions of themselves. Until the spell ends, up to 3 spiders become giant spiders, 2 ants become giant ants, 2 crickets or mantises become ankhegs, a centipede becomes a giant centipede, or a scorpion becomes a giant scorpion. The spell ends for a creature when it dies or when you use an action to end the effect on it.

While it is within 60 feet you can use a bonus action to mentally command the insects. When you command multiple insects using this spell, you may simultaneously give them all the same command.

At Higher Levels

The spell's duration is 1 hour when using a 5th-level spell slot, or 8 hours when using a 6th-level spell slot.

Slot Level Progression
Base
4th
1 target
Slot
5th
1 target
1 Hour
Slot
6th
1 target
8 Hours
Slot
7th
1 target
Slot
8th
1 target
Slot
9th
1 target

About Giant Insect

Giant Insect is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Transmutation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The spell's duration is 1 hour when using a 5th-level spell slot, or 8 hours when using a 6th-level spell slot.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Transmutation

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Transmutation spells change the properties of creatures, objects, or the environment.

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