Gentle Repose 5e
Level 2 Necromancy • Ritual
Gentle Repose is a level 2 necromancy spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Touch, duration: 10 days. Available to Cleric, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
10 days
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse's eyes, which must remain there for the duration)
You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become undead.
The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as *raise dead*.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Necromancy: Manipulates life, death, and vitality. Inflicts status effects, drains hit points, or animates undead minions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Gentle Repose and what school does it belong to?
Gentle Repose is a Level 2 spell belonging to the school of Necromancy in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Gentle Repose?
Gentle Repose has a casting time of 1 action, range of Touch, and duration of 10 days.
Does Gentle Repose require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Gentle Repose does not require Concentration. It can also be cast as a Ritual.
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