Contact Other Plane 5e
Level 5 Divination • Ritual
Contact Other Plane is a level 5 divination spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 minute, range: Self, duration: 1 minute. Available to Warlock, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
Self
Duration
1 minute
Components
V
You mentally contact a demigod, the spirit of a long-dead sage, or some other mysterious entity from another plane. Contacting this extraplanar intelligence can strain or even break your mind. When you cast this spell, make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, you take 6d6 psychic damage and are insane until you finish a long rest. While insane, you can't take actions, can't understand what other creatures say, can't read, and speak only in gibberish. A *greater restoration* spell cast on you ends this effect.
On a successful save, you can ask the entity up to five questions. You must ask your questions before the spell ends. The GM answers each question with one word, such as "yes," "no," "maybe," "never," "irrelevant," or "unclear" (if the entity doesn't know the answer to the question). If a one-word answer would be misleading, the GM might instead offer a short phrase as an answer.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Divination: Gathers knowledge, scries distant locales, and foretells events. Ideal for DM information dumps and player scouting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Contact Other Plane and what school does it belong to?
Contact Other Plane is a Level 5 spell belonging to the school of Divination in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Contact Other Plane?
Contact Other Plane has a casting time of 1 minute, range of Self, and duration of 1 minute.
Does Contact Other Plane require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Contact Other Plane does not require Concentration. It can also be cast as a Ritual.
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