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Sleep of the Deep

3rd-level · Illusion Ritual

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Duration
8 Hours
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a pinch of black sand, a tallow candle, and a drop of cephalopod ink

Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Description

Your magic haunts the dreams of others. Choose a sleeping creature that you are aware of within range. Creatures that don’t sleep, such as elves, can’t be targeted. The creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or it garners no benefit from the rest, and when it awakens, it gains one level of exhaustion and is afflicted with short‑term madness.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can affect one additional creature for each slot level above 3rd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
3rd
1 target
Slot
4th
2 targets
Slot
5th
3 targets
Slot
6th
4 targets
Slot
7th
5 targets
Slot
8th
6 targets
Slot
9th
7 targets

About Sleep of the Deep

Sleep of the Deep is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Illusion.

This spell has a casting time of action , 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 spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can affect one additional creature for each slot level above 3rd.

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.
  • Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.

School of Magic: Illusion

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Illusion spells deceive the senses or mind, creating false images or hiding reality.

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