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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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.
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.
Shillelagh
Classes: Druid
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Bonus Action
Shillelagh, the Druid cantrip for 5th edition DnD that’s fun to say!
Infestation
Classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Conjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
5E cantrip spell Infestation – It’s not a feature, it’s a bug, it’s a LOT of bugs.
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.
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?
Mending
Classes: Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Minute
Did you break and arrow? Mend it! This is a great utility spell that deserves more love.
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.
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?
Thorn Whip
Classes: Druid
level: Cantrip
School: Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 Action
Thorn Whip- Get over here!
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.
Create Bonfire
Classes: Artificer, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
level: Cantrip
School: Conjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
Concentration
Create Bonfire: It sounds like a great trick for beach parties, but it’s actually a dangerous cantrip-level 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!
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.
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!
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
Armor of Agathys
Classes: Warlock
level: 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Action
Armor of Agathys- Cover yourself in temporary HP that hurts attackers.
