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Black Tentacles

4th-level · Conjuration Concentration
Classes Wizard

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a tentacle

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d6 Bludgeoning
Saving Throw
Strength
Target
1 creature
Description

Squirming, ebony tentacles fill a 20-foot square on ground that you can see within range. For the duration, these tentacles turn the ground in that area into Difficult Terrain. Each creature in that area makes a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 3d6 Bludgeoning damage, and it has the Restrained condition until the spell ends. A creature also makes that save if it enters the area or ends it turn there. A creature makes that save only once per turn. A Restrained creature can take an action to make a Strength (Athletics) check against your spell save DC, ending the condition on itself on a success.

About Black Tentacles

Black Tentacles is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Conjuration.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 90.0 ft (27.4 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

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: Conjuration

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Conjuration spells create objects, creatures, or open portals to other locations.

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