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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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!
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.
Arms of Hadar
Classes: Warlock
level: 1
School: Conjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
Arms of Hadar – Your caster erupts with necrotic tendrils damaging everybody with 10 feet.
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.
Silent Image
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: 1
School: Illusion
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Silent Image – use your illusion, I mean imagination, to do amazing things!
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…
Searing Smite
Classes: Paladin
level: 1
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Bonus Action
Concentration
Searing Smite – Set foes on fire with a strike of your blade! Awesome! But… is it, really? Let’s review.
Druidcraft
Classes: Druid
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Druid Craft: is it just Prestidigitation for Druids?
Programmed Illusion
Classes: Bard, Wizard
level: 6
School: Illusion
Casting Time: 1 Action
Programmed Illusion – Is this illusion spell useful? Maybe, if you have enough time to prepare.
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.
Scrying
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Warlock, Wizard
level: 5
School: Divination
Casting Time: 10 Minutes
Concentration
Scrying – how can it be used best by players and DMs? PS, don’t let it ruin your game.
Alarm
Classes: Artificer, Ranger, Wizard
level: 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Minute
Ritual
Alarm – A simple spell with a lot of interesting intricacies. Creature size, non-creatures, and designations are all important.
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?
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!
Primal Savagery
Classes: Druid
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Primal Savagery – Druids must be hell in bar fights!
Shocking Grasp
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Shocking Grasp – Like a joy buzzer except with less joy and more ouch. Get creative with it.
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.
Toll the Dead
Classes: Cleric, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Necromancy
Casting Time: 1 Action
Spell review for 5th Edition Toll the Dead Cantrip from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
