Spider Climb 5e
Level 2 Transmutation
Spider Climb is a level 2 transmutation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Touch, duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour. Available to Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Components
V, S, M (a drop of bitumen and a spider)
Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch gains the ability to move up, down, and across vertical surfaces and upside down along ceilings, while leaving its hands free. The target also gains a climbing speed equal to its walking speed.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
Requires Concentration (taking damage triggers DC 10 / half-damage Con saves).
School Role
Transmutation: Alters properties of physical matter or creatures. Provides flexible buffs, environmental reshaping, and mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Spider Climb and what school does it belong to?
Spider Climb is a Level 2 spell belonging to the school of Transmutation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Spider Climb?
Spider Climb has a casting time of 1 action, range of Touch, and duration of Concentration, up to 1 hour.
Does Spider Climb require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Spider Climb requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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