Insect Plague 5e
Level 5 Conjuration
Insect Plague is a level 5 conjuration spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 300 feet, duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes. Available to Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
300 feet
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Components
V, S, M (a few grains of sugar, some kernels of grain, and a smear of fat)
Swarming, biting locusts fill a 20-foot radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The sphere spreads around corners. The sphere remains for the duration, and its area is lightly obscured. The sphere's area is difficult terrain.
When the area appears, each creature in it must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 4d10 piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature must also make this saving throw when it enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 5th.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
Requires Concentration (taking damage triggers DC 10 / half-damage Con saves).
School Role
Conjuration: Transports objects, creatures, or energy. Often provides battlefield control, teleportation, or allied summons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Insect Plague and what school does it belong to?
Insect Plague is a Level 5 spell belonging to the school of Conjuration in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Insect Plague?
Insect Plague has a casting time of 1 action, range of 300 feet, and duration of Concentration, up to 10 minutes.
Does Insect Plague require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Insect Plague requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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