A pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse's eyes, which must remain there for the duration.
Source: 5e 2014 Rules
You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become undead. The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.
About Gentle Repose
Gentle Repose is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Necromancy.
This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.
Casting Tips
2 tips
Casting Tips
Consider these tips when casting this spell:
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Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
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Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.
School of Magic: Necromancy
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School of Magic: Necromancy
Necromancy spells manipulate life force, death, and the undead.
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