Control Weather 5e
Level 8 Transmutation
Control Weather is a level 8 transmutation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 10 minutes, range: Self (5-mile radius), duration: Concentration, up to 8 hours. Available to Cleric, Druid, Wizard.
Casting Time
10 minutes
Range
Self (5-mile radius)
Duration
Concentration, up to 8 hours
Components
V, S, M (burning incense and bits of earth and wood mixed in water)
You take control of the weather within 5 miles of you for the duration. You must be outdoors to cast this spell. Moving to a place where you don't have a clear path to the sky ends the spell early.
When you cast the spell, you change the current weather conditions, which are determined by the GM based on the climate and season. You can change precipitation, temperature, and wind. It takes 1d4 x 10 minutes for the new conditions to take effect. Once they do so, you can change the conditions again. When the spell ends, the weather gradually returns to normal.
When you change the weather conditions, find a current condition on the following tables and change its stage by one, up or down. When changing the wind, you can change its direction.
**Table
- Control Weather (Precipitation)**
| Stage | Condition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clear |
| 2 | Light clouds |
| 3 | Overcast or ground fog |
| 4 | Rain, hail, or snow |
| 5 | Torrential rain, driving hail, or blizzard |
**Table
- Control Weather (Temperature)**
| Stage | Condition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unbearable heat |
| 2 | Hot |
| 3 | Warm |
| 4 | Cool |
| 5 | Cold |
| 6 | Arctic cold |
**Table
- Control Weather (Wind)**
| Stage | Condition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Calm |
| 2 | Moderate wind |
| 3 | Strong wind |
| 4 | Gale |
| 5 | Storm |
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
Requires Concentration (taking damage triggers DC 10 / half-damage Con saves).
School Role
Transmutation: Alters properties of physical matter or creatures. Provides flexible buffs, environmental reshaping, and mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Control Weather and what school does it belong to?
Control Weather is a Level 8 spell belonging to the school of Transmutation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Control Weather?
Control Weather has a casting time of 10 minutes, range of Self (5-mile radius), and duration of Concentration, up to 8 hours.
Does Control Weather require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Control Weather requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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