Magic Mouth 5e
Level 2 Illusion • Ritual
Magic Mouth is a level 2 illusion spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 minute, range: 30 feet, duration: Until dispelled. Available to Bard, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
30 feet
Duration
Until dispelled
Components
V, S, M (a small bit of honeycomb and jade dust worth at least 10 gp, which the spell consumes)
You implant a message within an object in range, a message that is uttered when a trigger condition is met. Choose an object that you can see and that isn't being worn or carried by another creature. Then speak the message, which must be 25 words or less, though it can be delivered over as long as 10 minutes. Finally, determine the circumstance that will trigger the spell to deliver your message.
When that circumstance occurs, a magical mouth appears on the object and recites the message in your voice and at the same volume you spoke. If the object you chose has a mouth or something that looks like a mouth (for example, the mouth of a statue), the magical mouth appears there so that the words appear to come from the object's mouth. When you cast this spell, you can have the spell end after it delivers its message, or it can remain and repeat its message whenever the trigger occurs.
The triggering circumstance can be as general or as detailed as you like, though it must be based on visual or audible conditions that occur within 30 feet of the object. For example, you could instruct the mouth to speak when any creature moves within 30 feet of the object or when a silver bell rings within 30 feet of it.
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 Magic Mouth and what school does it belong to?
Magic Mouth is a Level 2 spell belonging to the school of Illusion in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Magic Mouth?
Magic Mouth has a casting time of 1 minute, range of 30 feet, and duration of Until dispelled.
Does Magic Mouth require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Magic Mouth does not require Concentration. It can also be cast as a Ritual.
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