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Magic Mouth

2nd-level · Illusion Ritual

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
1 Minute
Range
30 feet
Duration
Until Dispelled
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

jade dust worth 10+ GP, which the spell consumes

Consumed on use
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

You implant a message within an object in range—a message that is uttered when a trigger condition is met. Choose an object that you can see and that isn't being worn or carried by another creature. Then speak the message, which must be 25 words or fewer, though it can be delivered over as long as 10 minutes. Finally, determine the circumstance that will trigger the spell to deliver your message. When that trigger occurs, a magical mouth appears on the object and recites the message in your voice and at the same volume you spoke. If the object you chose has a mouth or something that looks like a mouth (for example, the mouth of a statue), the magical mouth appears there, so the words appear to come from the object's mouth. When you cast this spell, you can have the spell end after it delivers its message, or it can remain and repeat its message whenever the trigger occurs. The trigger can be as general or as detailed as you like, though it must be based on visual or audible conditions that occur within 30 feet of the object. For example, you could instruct the mouth to speak when any creature moves within 30 feet of the object or when a silver bell rings within 30 feet of it.

About Magic Mouth

Magic Mouth is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Illusion.

This spell has a casting time of 1minute , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

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.
  • 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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