Disguise Self 5e
Level 1 Illusion
Disguise Self is a level 1 illusion spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Self, duration: 1 hour. Available to Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Duration
1 hour
Components
V, S
You make yourself-including your clothing, armor, weapons, and other belongings on your person- look different until the spell ends or until you use your action to dismiss it. You can seem 1 foot shorter or taller and can appear thin, fat, or in between. You can't change your body type, so you must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs. Otherwise, the extent of the illusion is up to you.
The changes wrought by this spell fail to hold up to physical inspection. For example, if you use this spell to add a hat to your outfit, objects pass through the hat, and anyone who touches it would feel nothing or would feel your head and hair. If you use this spell to appear thinner than you are, the hand of someone who reaches out to touch you would bump into you while it was seemingly still in midair.
To discern that you are disguised, a creature can use its action to inspect your appearance and must succeed on an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC.
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 Disguise Self and what school does it belong to?
Disguise Self is a Level 1 spell belonging to the school of Illusion in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Disguise Self?
Disguise Self has a casting time of 1 action, range of Self, and duration of 1 hour.
Does Disguise Self require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Disguise Self does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
Use Disguise Self in your campaign
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