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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Gust
Classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Looking at 5E cantrip Gust. I’ll huff and I’ll puff and… meh. Don’t worry about your house, little piggy, not even the straw house is in danger.
Armor of Agathys
Classes: Warlock
level: 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
Armor of Agathys- Cover yourself in temporary HP that hurts attackers.
Booming Blade
Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Booming blade, who wore it better? Eldritch Knight? Warlock? Sorcerer? or… The Arcane Trickster? Let’s take a look at this 5e Cantrip from SCAG.
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.
Burning Hands
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
level: 1
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Burning Hands- Can you cast with one hand? Let’s talk about this D&D 5E Spell.
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.
Major Image
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: 3
School: Illusion
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Major Image – what can you do with this? Let’s explore!
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?
Branding Smite
Classes: Paladin
level: 2
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Bonus Action
Concentration
Branding Smite – This 2nd level D&D spell is a good choice for your Paladin for a few reasons.
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
Friends
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Basically, you can take a creature that isn’t hostile to you, and make it hostile to you after getting 1 minute of advantage on Charisma checks and you have to waste concentration on it.
Chromatic Orb
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
level: 1
School: Evocation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Chromatic Orb – Choose your damage type with this spell! And, can it be a utility spell?
Guidance
Classes: Artificer, Cleric, Druid
level: Cantrip
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Looking at 5E cantrip Guidance. Let’s spam every single ability check! Or, why I don’t really like unlimited cantrips in 5E.
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!
Speak with Animals
Classes: Bard, Druid, Ranger
level: 1
School: Divination
Casting Time: 1 Action
Ritual
Speak with Animals spell – What do those animals know? And, how much can they tell you?
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.
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.
