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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Mind Sliver
Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 Action
Mind Sliver – Is it a good spell, though? My take is yes…
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?
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!
Magic Missile
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
level: 1
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Magic Missile – Instant damage is awesome! But, what are the limitations? Let’s review.
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.
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.
Armor of Agathys
Classes: Warlock
level: 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
Armor of Agathys- Cover yourself in temporary HP that hurts attackers.
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.
Sapping Sting
Classes: Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Necromancy
Casting Time: 1 Action
Sapping Sting – Let’s review Sapping Sting. D4 damage is okay, knocking someone prone is better than okay!
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?
Charm Person
Classes: Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: 1
School: Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 Action
Charm Person – It’s not mind control! But, it is still useful.
Ray of Frost
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
D&D 5E Ray of Frost – Yeah, it’s cool, but are you using it strategically?
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.
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!
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.
Blade Ward
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
Would you give up an action in one turn to reduce the damage you’re going to take for ONE round?
Catapult
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: 1
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Catapult Spell, 5e – What’s the best ammo and usage for this spell?
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!
