Faithful Hound 5e
Level 4 Conjuration
Faithful Hound is a level 4 conjuration spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 30 feet, duration: 8 hours. Available to Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Duration
8 hours
Components
V, S, M (a tiny silver whistle, a piece of bone, and a thread)
You conjure a phantom watchdog in an unoccupied space that you can see within range, where it remains for the duration, until you dismiss it as an action, or until you move more than 100 feet away from it.
The hound is invisible to all creatures except you and can't be harmed. When a Small or larger creature comes within 30 feet of it without first speaking the password that you specify when you cast this spell, the hound starts barking loudly. The hound sees invisible creatures and can see into the Ethereal Plane. It ignores illusions.
At the start of each of your turns, the hound attempts to bite one creature within 5 feet of it that is hostile to you. The hound's attack bonus is equal to your spellcasting ability modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a hit, it deals 4d8 piercing damage.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Conjuration: Transports objects, creatures, or energy. Often provides battlefield control, teleportation, or allied summons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Faithful Hound and what school does it belong to?
Faithful Hound is a Level 4 spell belonging to the school of Conjuration in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Faithful Hound?
Faithful Hound has a casting time of 1 action, range of 30 feet, and duration of 8 hours.
Does Faithful Hound require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Faithful Hound does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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