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Dancing Lights

Cantrip · Illusion Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a bit of phosphorus

Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

You create up to four torch-size lights within range, making them appear as torches, lanterns, or glowing orbs that hover for the duration. Alternatively, you combine the four lights into one glowing Medium form that is vaguely humanlike. Whichever form you choose, each light sheds Dim Light in a 10 foot radius. As a Bonus Action, you can move the lights up to 60 feet to a space within range. A light must be within 20 feet of another light created by this spell, and a light vanishes if it exceeds the spell's range.

About Dancing Lights

Dancing Lights is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Illusion.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 120.0 ft (36.6 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

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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