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Raise Dead

5th-level · Necromancy

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
1 Hour
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a diamond worth 500+ GP, which the spell consumes

Consumed on use
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

With a touch, you revive a dead creature if it has been dead no longer than 10 days and it wasn't Undead when it died. The creature returns to life with 1 Hit Point. This spell also neutralizes any poisons that affected the creature at the time of death. This spell closes all mortal wounds, but it doesn't restore missing body parts. If the creature is lacking body parts or organs integral for its survival its head, for instance—the spell automatically fails. Coming back from the dead is an ordeal. The target takes a −4 penalty to D20 Tests. Every time the target finishes a Long Rest, the penalty is reduced by 1 until it becomes 0.

About Raise Dead

Raise Dead is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of 1hour , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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Necromancy spells manipulate life force, death, and the undead.

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