Animal Friendship 5e
Level 1 Enchantment
Animal Friendship is a level 1 enchantment spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 30 feet, duration: 24 hours. Available to Bard, Druid, Ranger.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Duration
24 hours
Components
V, S, M (a morsel of food)
This spell lets you convince a beast that you mean it no harm. Choose a beast that you can see within range. It must see and hear you. If the beast's Intelligence is 4 or higher, the spell fails. Otherwise, the beast must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you for the spell's duration. If you or one of your companions harms the target, the spells ends.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can affect one additional beast t level above 1st.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Enchantment: Influences minds and wills. Can turn enemies into temporary allies or inflict severe crowd-control debuffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Animal Friendship and what school does it belong to?
Animal Friendship is a Level 1 spell belonging to the school of Enchantment in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Animal Friendship?
Animal Friendship has a casting time of 1 action, range of 30 feet, and duration of 24 hours.
Does Animal Friendship require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Animal Friendship does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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