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Prestidigitation

Cantrip · Transmutation

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
10 feet
Duration
1 Hour
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 object
Description

This spell is a minor magical trick that novice spellcasters use for practice. You create one of the following magical effects within 'range':
- You create an instantaneous, harmless sensory effect, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, faint musical notes, or an odd odor.
- You instantaneously light or snuff out a candle, a torch, or a small campfire.
- You instantaneously clean or soil an object no larger than 1 cubic foot.
- You chill, warm, or flavor up to 1 cubic foot of nonliving material for 1 hour.
- You make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour.
- You create a nonmagical trinket or an illusory image that can fit in your hand and that lasts until the end of your next turn.
If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its non-instantaneous effects active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action.

About Prestidigitation

Prestidigitation is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Transmutation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 10.0 ft (3 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: Transmutation

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Transmutation spells change the properties of creatures, objects, or the environment.

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