I started this blog as a way to force myself to learn the D&D 5e Spells and then other things got added and it started to seem useful. I'm still adding spells, but It's not my day job, so I might be a bit slow about it. ~Dave
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Thunderclap
Classes: Artificer, Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Thunderclap – Thunder… Thunder… Thunder-Claps Ho! This is not a sneaky spell.
Detect Magic
Classes: Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: 1
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration, Ritual
Detect Magic – Can it be used to see invisible objects or creatures? Let’s review!
Ceremony
Classes: Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard
level: 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Hour
Ritual
Ceremony – An odd spell that has got to be useful somehow, right? Let’s review.
Beast Sense
Classes: Druid, Ranger
level: 2
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration, Ritual
Beast Sense – Is it worth it? Let’s combo with some other Druid/Ranger spells and dive in to this ritual spell!
Vicious Mockery
Classes: Bard
level: Cantrip
School: Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 Action
What’s so great about Vicious Mockery? It’s D4 damage only. Well, let’s look into why this is still a good cantrip.
Magic Stone
Classes: Artificer, Druid, Warlock
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Bonus Action
Looking at 5E cantrip Magic Stone, though I think it should be called Magic Pebble. A round of magic weapons on me!
Thunderous Smite
Classes: Paladin
level: 1
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Bonus Action
Concentration
Thunderous Smite – Loud and proud! This noisy Paladin spell can end a fight, but are you using it tactically?
Lightning Lure
Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
5E cantrip spell Lightning Lure – Zappity-yank! Utility plus damage plus just good fun.
Absorb Elements
Classes: Artificer, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Reaction
Absorb Elements – Take some of that damage and give it right back.
Bane
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Warlock
level: 1
School: Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Bane Spell- Is it as good as Bless? Let’s review.
Animal Friendship
Classes: Bard, Druid, Ranger
level: 1
School: Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 Action
Animal Friendship – Combo with Speak with Animals or you might be disappointed. Still a great spell, though.
Sacred Flame
Classes: Cleric
level: Cantrip
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Sacred Flame D&D 5e – does cover affect this cantrip? Yes, and no.
Beast Bond
Classes: Druid, Ranger
level: 1
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Beast Bond- if your Ranger or Druid is jealous of your Warlock’s familiar, keep this spell handy.
Mold Earth
Classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Looking at 5E cantrip Mold Earth, is it a gardening cantrip, or the ultimate ditch digging spell?
Control Flames
Classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Control Flames: The upside; it’s a fun cantrip-level spell with a lot of flexibility and only somatic components. The downside; it takes up a full action and only affects normal flames.
True Strike
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
Spell review for 5th Edition True Strike Cantrip from D&D 5E
Sword Burst
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Conjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
5th Edition Spells – Sword Burst: An introverts best friend? Okay, that might be overboard.
Update: True Strike
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
UPDATED! Spell review for 5th Edition True Strike Cantrip from D&D 5E. It might be good, now!
