Creation 5e
Level 5 Illusion
Creation is a level 5 illusion spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 minute, range: 30 feet, duration: Special. Available to Sorcerer, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
30 feet
Duration
Special
Components
V, S, M (a tiny piece of matter of the same type of the item you plan to create)
You pull wisps of shadow material from the Shadowfell to create a nonliving object of vegetable matter within Range: soft goods, rope, wood, or something similar. You can also use this spell to create mineral objects such as stone, crystal, or metal. The object created must be no larger than a 5-foot cube, and the object must be of a form and material that you have seen before.
The duration depends on the object's material. If the object is composed of multiple materials, use the shortest duration.
**Table
- Creation Duration**
| Material | Duration |
|---|---|
| Vegetable matter | 1 day |
| Stone or crystal | 12 hours |
| Precious metals | 1 hour |
| Gems | 10 minutes |
| Adamantine or mithral | 1 minute |
Using any material created by this spell as another spell's material component causes that spell to fail.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the cube increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 5th.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Illusion: Deceives senses and warps perception. Best used for creative diversions, stealth cover, and manipulating NPCs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Creation and what school does it belong to?
Creation is a Level 5 spell belonging to the school of Illusion in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Creation?
Creation has a casting time of 1 minute, range of 30 feet, and duration of Special.
Does Creation require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Creation does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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