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Sleep

1st-level · Enchantment

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

A pinch of fine sand, rose petals, or a cricket.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

This spell sends creatures into a magical slumber. Roll 5d8; the total is how many hit points of creatures this spell can affect. Creatures within 20 feet of a point you choose within range are affected in ascending order of their current hit points (ignoring unconscious creatures). Starting with the creature that has the lowest current hit points, each creature affected by this spell falls unconscious until the spell ends, the sleeper takes damage, or someone uses an action to shake or slap the sleeper awake. Subtract each creature's hit points from the total before moving on to the creature with the next lowest hit points. A creature's hit points must be equal to or less than the remaining total for that creature to be affected. Undead and creatures immune to being charmed aren't affected by this spell.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, roll an additional 2d8 for each slot level above 1st.

About Sleep

Sleep is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Enchantment.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 90.0 ft (27.4 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, roll an additional 2d8 for each slot level above 1st.

Casting Tips

1 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.

School of Magic: Enchantment

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Enchantment spells influence or control the minds of others.

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