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Returning 35 results for 'mind spell with only advances from for level'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Spell Level What level is a spell if you cast it without a spell slot? Such a spell is cast at its lowest possible level, which is the level that appears near the top of its description. Unless you
have a special ability that says otherwise, the only way to increase the level of a spell is to expend a higher-level spell slot when you cast it. Here are some examples: The warlock’s Chains of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9, which is indicated in a spell’s description. A spell’s level is an indicator of how powerful it is. Cantrips—simple spells that can be cast almost by
rote—are level 0. The rules for each spellcasting class say when its members gain access to spells of certain levels. Spell Slots Spellcasting is taxing, so a spellcaster can cast only a limited
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9, which is indicated in a spell’s description. A spell’s level is an indicator of how powerful it is. Cantrips—simple spells that can be cast almost by
rote—are level 0. The rules for each spellcasting class say when its members gain access to spells of certain levels. Spell Slots Spellcasting is taxing, so a spellcaster can cast only a limited
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9. A spell's level is a general indicator of how powerful it is, with the lowly (but still impressive) magic missile at 1st level and the earth-shaking
wish at 9th. Cantrips -- simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote -- are level 0. The higher a spell's level, the higher level a spellcaster must be to use that spell. Spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9. A spell’s level is a general indicator of how powerful it is, with the lowly (but still impressive) magic missile at 1st level and the earth-shaking
wish at 9th. Cantrips — simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote — are level 0. The higher a spell’s level, the higher level a spellcaster must be to use that spell. Spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Spell Level What level is a spell if you cast it without a spell slot? Unless the text says otherwise, a spell cast without a spell slot is cast at its lowest possible level, which is the level that
)” parenthetical. This means the spell is still cast without a spell slot, but its effects are equivalent to a version of the spell cast using a spell slot of the specified level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Casting a Spell at a Higher Level When a spellcaster casts a spell using a slot that is of a higher level than the spell, the spell assumes the higher level for that casting. For instance, if Umara
casts magic missile using one of her 2nd-level slots, that magic missile is 2nd level. Effectively, the spell expands to fill the slot it is put into. Some spells, such as magic missile and cure wounds
Monsters
Monster Manual
: Half damage only.
Spellcasting. The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect
), SendingShield (2/Day). The mind flayer casts Shield in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Psychic
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Monster Manual
three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 3 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
damage.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike
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three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
damage.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind
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ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 4 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no
use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 4 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft
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Monster Manual
ability (spell save DC 21):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 5 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no
use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15 ft
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.
Spellcasting. The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At Will: Detect Thoughts 1/Day Each: Dominate Monster, Plane Shift (self only)Psychic
Magic Resistance. The mind flayer has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
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damage.
Mind-Rending Roar (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Mind-Rending Roar"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 16, each enemy in a 300-foot Emanation originating
from the sphinx. Failure: 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind-Rending Roar", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Incapacitated
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bound into this staff is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the staff is created and can be of any school of magic. The staff has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges
Quarterstaff.
The level of the spell bound into the staff determines the spell’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the staff’s rarity, as shown in the following table
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spell. You increase the spell’s level by one for each additional charge you expend. The lenses regain all expended charges daily at dawn.
These crystal lenses fit over the eyes. They have 3 charges. While wearing them, you can expend 1 or more charges to cast Charm Person (save DC 13). For 1 charge, you cast the level 1 version of the
Monsters
Monster Manual
Multiattack. The cultist makes two Tentacle Lash attacks. It can replace any attack with a use of Mind Rot.
Tentacle Lash. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit
) from one of two tentacles, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Mind Rot. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature the cultist can see within 90 feet. Failure: 27 (6d8
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). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 150 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Psychic damage.
Psychic Slam (Mind Flayer Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Psychic damage.
You call forth an aberrant spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Aberrant Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose Beholderkin, Mind Flayer
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bound into this armor is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the armor is created and must belong to the Abjuration or Illusion school of magic. The armor has 6 charges and
regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the armor, you can expend 1 charge to cast its spell.
The level of the spell bound into the armor determines the spell’s saving throw DC
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Bound into this weapon is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the weapon is created and must belong to the Conjuration, Divination, Evocation, Necromancy, or Transmutation
school of magic. The weapon has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the weapon, you can expend 1 charge to cast its spell.
The level of the spell bound into the weapon
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stored spells chosen by the DM.
Any creature can cast a spell of level 1 through 5 into the ring by touching the ring as the spell is cast. The spell has no effect other than to be stored in the ring
. If the ring can’t hold the spell, the spell is expended without effect. The level of the slot used to cast the spell determines how much space it uses.
While wearing this ring, you can cast any
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can expend no more than 3 charges to cast Fireball (save DC 15) from it. For 1 charge, you cast the level 3 version of the spell. You can increase the
spell’s level by 1 for each additional charge you expend.
Regaining Charges. The wand regains 1d6 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the wand’s last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into ashes and is destroyed.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can expend no more than 3 charges to cast Lightning Bolt (save DC 15) from it. For 1 charge, you cast the level 3 version of the spell. You can increase
the spell’s level by 1 for each additional charge you expend.
Regaining Charges.The wand regains 1d6 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the wand’s last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into ashes and is destroyed.
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items and have additional properties.
Crystal Ball of Mind Reading. You can use an action to cast the Detect Thoughts spell (save DC 17) while you are scrying with the crystal ball, targeting
The typical crystal ball, a very rare item, is about 6 inches in diameter. While touching it, you can cast the Scrying spell (save DC 17) with it.
The following crystal ball variants are legendary
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’s energy—not the spell itself— is stored in the rod. The energy has the same level as the spell when it was cast. A canceled spell dissipates with no effect, and any resources used to
know. You can create spell slots only of a level equal to or lower than your own spell slots, up to a maximum of level 5. You use the stored levels in place of your slots but otherwise cast the spell
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This wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can expend no more than 3 charges to cast Magic Missile from it. For 1 charge, you cast the level 1 version of the spell. You can increase the spell
’s level by 1 for each additional charge you expend.
Regaining Charges. The wand regains 1d6 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the wand’s last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into ashes and is destroyed.
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While wearing this ring, you have Advantage on saving throws against spells. If you succeed on the save for a spell of level 7 or lower, the spell has no effect on you. If that spell targeted only
you and didn’t create an area of effect, you can take a Reaction to deflect the spell back at the spell’s caster; the caster must make a saving throw against the spell using their own spell save DC.
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, emotions, and something that looms large in its mind (such as a worry, love, or hate). On a successful save, the spell ends. Either way, the target knows that you are probing into its mind, and until
you shift your attention away from the target’s mind, the target can take an action on its turn to make an Intelligence (Arcana) check against your spell save DC, ending the spell on a success.
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immediately use its Reaction, if available, to move as far away from you as it can, using the safest route. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
One creature of your choice that you can see within range hears a discordant melody in its mind. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 3d6 Psychic damage and must
Monsters
Monster Manual
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible), Minor Illusion 2/Day: Mind SpikePsionic Defense (3/Day). The quaggoth casts Feather Fall or Shield in response
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage.
Spellcasting. The quaggoth casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as
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spell attacks):
At Will: Command (level 2 version), Detect Magic, Scorching Ray (level 3 version) 1/Day Each: Fireball (level 6 version), ScryingLegendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after
use of Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray (level 3 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10
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lid closes. The lid can’t otherwise be opened.
Roll on the Cube of Summoning table to determine which spell the cube casts to summon the creature. The spell is cast at level 5 (save DC 17, +9
attack bonus) and doesn’t require Concentration, but you otherwise function as the spell’s caster.
Once the cube summons a creature, the cube can’t do so again until the next dawn
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While this pearl is on your person, you can take a Magic action to regain one expended spell slot of level 3 or lower. Once you use the pearl, it can’t be used again until the next dawn.
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, read its thoughts, or magically detect its location, and no spell—not even Wish—can gather information about the target, observe it remotely, or control its mind.
Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch has Immunity to Psychic damage and the Charmed condition. The target is also unaffected by anything that would sense its emotions or alignment
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When you drink this potion, you can cast the level 3 version of the Animal Friendship spell (save DC 13).
Agitating this potion’s muddy liquid brings little bits into view: a fish scale, a hummingbird feather, a cat claw, or a squirrel hair.






