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opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the Darkness.
If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of Bright Light or Dim Light created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
For the duration, magical Darkness spreads from a point within range and fills a 15-foot-radius Sphere. Darkvision can’t see through it, and nonmagical light can’t illuminate it
Spells
Player’s Handbook
, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the sunlight.
If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of Darkness created by a spell of level 3 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine’s faeries, the faeries treat them like distant (and somewhat embarrassing) cousins. Ouphes can be represented with the stat blocks for Pixie
the start of its next turn.
The sphere is bright light, sheds dim light for an additional 30 feet, and moves with the faerie. If any of the sphere’s area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created the darkness is dispelled.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
children of Khyber rose from the darkness to reign over Eberron. The greatest among them were the overlords, who held dominion over a world of fear, war, and death until the children of Eberron and Siberys
.
Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical form. The stat blocks provided here reflect the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic.
Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril
stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
roll.Overlords
In the first days of the world, the children of Khyber rose from the darkness to reign over Eberron. The greatest among them were the overlords, who held dominion over a world of fear, war, and
form. The stat blocks provided here reflect the powers they would wield if they were ever unleashed upon the world.
Immortal Nature. An overlord doesn't require air, food, drink or sleep. It also
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or have the grappled condition (escape DC 15). A creature must make this saving throw
. During daylight hours, it emits bright light, but at night, it never reaches full darkness, becoming dim light instead.
Memory Loss. Unless otherwise stated, a creature that leaves the domain must make a
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness
, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic.
Casting such great magic night after
solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one
Darkness
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Basic Rules (2014)
with it. Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the darkness.
If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15-foot-radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can't see through this
Daylight
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holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the light shines from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the affected object with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks
the light.
If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created the darkness is dispelled.
Heavily Obscured
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A heavily obscured area--such as darkness, opaque fog, or dense foliage--blocks vision entirely. A creature effectively suffers from the blinded condition when trying to see something in that area.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Does all magical Darkness block Darkvision? Magical Darkness blocks Darkvision only if the rules text for a particular instance of Darkness says it does. For example, the Darkness spell specifies
that Darkvision can’t see through it. That obstruction is a feature of the spell, not a feature of magical Darkness in general.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Darkness 2nd-level evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, M (bat fur and a drop of pitch or piece of coal) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes Magical darkness spreads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Darkness 2nd-level evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, M (bat fur and a drop of pitch or piece of coal) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes Magical darkness spreads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, blocks the Darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of Bright Light or Dim Light created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Darkness Level 2 Evocation (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, M (bat fur and a piece of coal)
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
For the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, blocks the Darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of Bright Light or Dim Light created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Darkness Level 2 Evocation (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, M (bat fur and a piece of coal)
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
For the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Completely covering the affected object with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the light. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created the darkness is dispelled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
books. This book is intended for Dungeon Masters (DMs) and provides game statistics for monsters: all sorts of creatures—whether friend or foe—controlled by the DM. Those statistics appear in stat blocks
has increased to more than 500 stat blocks.
New Monsters. Dozens of new monsters, including more high-level threats, are ready to challenge characters of all levels.
Refined Rules. Every stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Completely covering the affected object with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the light. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created the darkness is dispelled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
G1–area G5) has naturally formed spaces with wet walls and damp dirt floors. The western half of the cave (areas G6–area G7) has walls made of cut stone blocks and floors made of cracked tiles
. Lighting. Unless noted otherwise, the cave is unlit. Its denizens use Darkvision or other means to see. Area descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in Darkness.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, patchy fog, or moderate foliage, creatures have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. A heavily obscured area—such as darkness, opaque fog, or dense foliage—blocks vision
character's ability to see. Darkness and other effects that obscure vision can prove a significant hindrance. A given area might be lightly or heavily obscured. In a lightly obscured area, such as dim light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, patchy fog, or moderate foliage, creatures have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. A heavily obscured area--such as darkness, opaque fog, or dense foliage--blocks vision
character's ability to see. Darkness and other effects that obscure vision can prove a significant hindrance. A given area might be lightly or heavily obscured. In a lightly obscured area, such as dim light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
battlefields. Thuldanin Pitted, hollow cubes are filled with the cast-off machinery of war. Tintibulus Jagged blocks tumble in darkness, holding frozen memories sapped by the River Styx and crystallized into
Acheron Acheron is made of immense iron blocks whose metallic surfaces ring beneath the marching feet of endless armies. These blocks drift through an airy void, sometimes colliding with a fearsome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
natural rock gives way to crumbling stone blocks and flagstone tiles. Its walls are decorated with painted motifs of grinning demons and marching skeletons. Lighting. The cave is unlit, and its denizens
rely on Darkvision to see. Area descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in Darkness.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
blocks darkvision only if the rules text for a particular instance of darkness says it does. For example, the darkness spell specifies that it produces a magical darkness that obstructs darkvision. That obstruction is a feature of the spell, not of magical darkness in general.
temporary hit points last? Unless a feature says otherwise, temporary hit points last until you finish a long rest (PH "Temporary Hit Points"). Does all magical darkness block darkvision? Magical darkness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
carried, causing the sunlight to fill a 60-foot Emanation originating from that object. Covering that object with something opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the sunlight. If any of this spell’s
area overlaps with an area of Darkness created by a spell of level 3 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
with Bright Light during the day. At night, the tree canopy blocks any moonlight, leaving the grove in Darkness. Stream A small stream winds through the eastern side of the grove. The stream is five feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
carried, causing the sunlight to fill a 60-foot Emanation originating from that object. Covering that object with something opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the sunlight. If any of this spell’s
area overlaps with an area of Darkness created by a spell of level 3 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Environment. The walls are made of rough-hewn stone in some places and neat-fitting stone blocks in others. Stone tiles cover the floor. Lighting. The cave is unlit, and its denizens rely on Darkvision
to see. Area descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in Darkness.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
radiance and the power of their gods’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. Light Domain Spells Cleric Level
Spells
1st burning hands, faerie fire 3rd
uses when you finish a long rest. Channel Divinity: Radiance of the Dawn Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to harness sunlight, banishing darkness and dealing radiant damage to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
School of Abjuration The School of Abjuration emphasizes magic that blocks, banishes, or protects. Detractors of this school say that its tradition is about denial, negation rather than positive
ward to 0 hit points, the warded creature takes any remaining damage. Improved Abjuration Beginning at 10th level, when you cast an abjuration spell that requires you to make an ability check as a part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
with icy fingers as they reminisce about the glorious past. The ancient thrones are carved out of blocks of stone. When the apparitions of the frost giants manifest, their eyes glow white in the
darkness. Three of the giants have on fur vests and leather trousers; three others wear chainmail from head to toe. The seventh giant, Reggaryarva, is slightly larger than the others and wears a coat of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
in this chapter). Statistical Modifications for Drow NPCs When using the generic stat blocks in appendix B of the Monster Manual to represent drow NPCs, assume that the drow are neutral evil and speak
material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
49. Maze of Death Stone slabs seal off the entrances to this corner of the dungeon. 49A. Stone Slabs When the characters reach either entrance, read: A stone slab blocks the end of this corridor
from the wall. The devil’s mouth is agape and filled with darkness.
The devil face is 6 feet tall, with a mouth 2 feet in diameter. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of






