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Spare the Dying

Cantrip · Necromancy

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
15 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

Choose a creature within range that has 0 Hit Points and isn't dead. The creature becomes Stable.

At Higher Levels

The range doubles when you reach levels 5 (30 feet), 11 (60 feet), and 17 (120 feet).

About Spare the Dying

Spare the Dying is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 15.0 ft (4.6 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

1 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.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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