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Moonbeam 5e

Level 2 Evocation

Moonbeam is a level 2 evocation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 120 feet, duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute. Available to Druid.

Casting Time

1 action

Range

120 feet

Duration

Concentration, up to 1 minute

Components

V, S, M (several seeds of any moonseed plant and a piece of opalescent feldspar)

Evocation Level 2

A silvery beam of pale light shines down in a 5-foot radius, 40-foot high cylinder centered on a point within range. Until the spell ends, dim light fills the cylinder.

When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it is engulfed in ghostly flames that cause searing pain, and it must make a Constitution saving throw. It takes 2d10 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

A shapechanger makes its saving throw with disadvantage. If it fails, it also instantly reverts to its original form and can't assume a different form until it leaves the spell's light.

On each of your turns after you cast this spell, you can use an action to move the beam up to 60 feet in any direction.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 2nd.

Material Components several seeds of any moonseed plant and a piece of opalescent feldspar
Classes Druid

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 Moonbeam and what school does it belong to?

Moonbeam is a Level 2 spell belonging to the school of Evocation in D&D 5e.

What are the casting time, range, and duration of Moonbeam?

Moonbeam has a casting time of 1 action, range of 120 feet, and duration of Concentration, up to 1 minute.

Does Moonbeam require concentration or ritual casting?

Yes, Moonbeam requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.

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