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Conjure Spectral Dead

2nd-level · Conjuration Concentration

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
1 Minute
Range
60 feet
Duration
1 Hour
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a handful of bone dust, a crystal prism, and a silver coin

Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

You summon a shroud to do your bidding. The creature appears in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The creature is friendly to you and your allies for the duration. Roll initiative for the creature, which has its own turns. It obeys any verbal commands that you issue to it (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to the creature, it defends itself from hostile creatures but otherwise takes no actions. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a 3rd-level spell slot, you can choose to summon two shrouds or one specter. When you cast this spell with a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can choose to summon four shrouds or one will-o’-wisp.

About Conjure Spectral Dead

Conjure Spectral Dead is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Conjuration.

This spell has a casting time of 1minute , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a 3rd-level spell slot, you can choose to summon two [shrouds](https://api.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Conjuration

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