Faerie Fire 5e
Level 1 Evocation
Faerie Fire is a level 1 evocation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 60 feet, duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute. Available to Druid.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
60 feet
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Components
V
Each object in a 20-foot cube within range is outlined in blue, green, or violet light (your choice). Any creature in the area when the spell is cast is also outlined in light if it fails a Dexterity saving throw. For the duration, objects and affected creatures shed dim light in a 10-foot radius.
Any attack roll against an affected creature or object has advantage if the attacker can see it, and the affected creature or object can't benefit from being invisible.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
Requires Concentration (taking damage triggers DC 10 / half-damage Con saves).
School Role
Evocation: Channels raw elemental energy. Delivers explosive area-of-effect damage, healing magic, or elemental barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Faerie Fire and what school does it belong to?
Faerie Fire is a Level 1 spell belonging to the school of Evocation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Faerie Fire?
Faerie Fire has a casting time of 1 action, range of 60 feet, and duration of Concentration, up to 1 minute.
Does Faerie Fire require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Faerie Fire requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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