Private Sanctum 5e
Level 4 Abjuration
Private Sanctum is a level 4 abjuration spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 10 minutes, range: 120 feet, duration: 24 hours. Available to Wizard.
Casting Time
10 minutes
Range
120 feet
Duration
24 hours
Components
V, S, M (a thin sheet of lead, a piece of opaque glass, a wad of cotton or cloth, and powdered chrysolite)
You make an area within range magically secure. The area is a cube that can be as small as 5 feet to as large as 100 feet on each side. The spell lasts for the duration or until you use an action to dismiss it.
When you cast the spell, you decide what sort of security the spell provides, choosing any or all of the following properties:
- Sound can't pass through the barrier at the edge of the warded area.
- The barrier of the warded area appears dark and foggy, preventing vision (including darkvision) through it.
- Sensors created by divination spells can't appear inside the protected area or pass through the barrier at its perimeter.
- Creatures in the area can't be targeted by divination spells.
- Nothing can teleport into or out of the warded area.
- Planar travel is blocked within the warded area. Casting this spell on the same spot every day for a year makes this effect permanent.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can increase the size of the cube by 100 feet for each slot level beyond 4th. Thus you could protect a cube that can be up to 200 feet on one side by using a spell slot of 5th level.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Abjuration: Protective and warding magic. Excellent for negating hostile spells, boosting AC, and creating barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Private Sanctum and what school does it belong to?
Private Sanctum is a Level 4 spell belonging to the school of Abjuration in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Private Sanctum?
Private Sanctum has a casting time of 10 minutes, range of 120 feet, and duration of 24 hours.
Does Private Sanctum require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Private Sanctum does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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