Sleep

Level

1st

Casting Time

1 Action

Range/Area

90 ft. (20 ft. )

Components

V, S, M *

Duration

1 Minute

School

Enchantment

Attack/Save

None

Damage/Effect

Unconscious

This spell sends creatures into a magical slumber. Roll 5d8; the total is how many hit points of creatures this spell can affect. Creatures within 20 feet of a point you choose within range are affected in ascending order of their current hit points (ignoring unconscious creatures).

Starting with the creature that has the lowest current hit points, each creature affected by this spell falls unconscious until the spell ends, the sleeper takes damage, or someone uses an action to shake or slap the sleeper awake. Subtract each creature’s hit points from the total before moving on to the creature with the next lowest hit points. A creature’s hit points must be equal to or less than the remaining total for that creature to be affected.

Undead and creatures immune to being charmed aren’t affected by this spell.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, roll an additional 2d8 for each slot level above 1st.

* - (a pinch of fine sand, rose petals, or a cricket)

Verbal, somatic, and material components for casting the Sleep spell:

Somatic Component:

The caster begins by gently waving their hand in a circular motion, as if lulling an invisible entity to sleep. This is followed by a sweeping gesture outward, spreading the soporific magic across the intended area. Finally, the caster brings their hands together in a calming, closing motion, symbolizing the descent into slumber.

Verbal Component:

The caster softly chants the following incantation in a soothing, rhythmic tone: "Rest now, weary souls, in the embrace of peaceful dreams."

Material Component:

The caster takes a small pinch of fine sand, a rose petal, and a cricket. As they speak the incantation and perform the gestures, they sprinkle the sand into the air, letting it drift softly. Then, they lightly brush the rose petal against the cricket before letting both fall gently to the ground, symbolizing the essence of natural sleep and tranquility.

These components together create a serene and enchanting display for casting Sleep, emphasizing the calming and natural elements of the spell to induce slumber in its targets.

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Badw0lf96
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Posted Feb 13, 2024
I feel like being able to chose a target you can see within range would make this more useful.

I dont want the 3 people in this area effected, just this one enemy. Also the point deductions are wonky and don't make sense. *they make sense but it makes for confusion for many players*

Having a Con saving throw for aoe Sleep feels more in line with what 5e is anyways, and makes it less lame of a spell.

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Posted Feb 21, 2024
Why not Druids?

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Posted Mar 5, 2024
Quote from Badw0lf96 >>

I feel like being able to chose a target you can see within range would make this more useful.

I dont want the 3 people in this area effected, just this one enemy. Also the point deductions are wonky and don't make sense. *they make sense but it makes for confusion for many players*

Having a Con saving throw for aoe Sleep feels more in line with what 5e is anyways, and makes it less lame of a spell.

The main strength of spells like this (and e.g. Color Spray) is that the targets don't get to make a saving throw, giving you some options to use against creatures that are particularly good at mental saving throws. It's also good for characters that have spellcasting as a secondary thing and thus don't necessarily have a high spell save DC (e.g. Arcane Trickster Rogues).

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Posted May 16, 2024
Verbal, somatic, and material components for casting the Sleep spell:

Somatic Component:

The caster begins by gently waving their hand in a circular motion, as if lulling an invisible entity to sleep. This is followed by a sweeping gesture outward, spreading the soporific magic across the intended area. Finally, the caster brings their hands together in a calming, closing motion, symbolizing the descent into slumber.

Verbal Component:

The caster softly chants the following incantation in a soothing, rhythmic tone: "Rest now, weary souls, in the embrace of peaceful dreams."

Material Component:

The caster takes a small pinch of fine sand, a rose petal, and a cricket. As they speak the incantation and perform the gestures, they sprinkle the sand into the air, letting it drift softly. Then, they lightly brush the rose petal against the cricket before letting both fall gently to the ground, symbolizing the essence of natural sleep and tranquility.

These components together create a serene and enchanting display for casting Sleep, emphasizing the calming and natural elements of the spell to induce slumber in its targets.

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Posted Feb 19, 2025
I think current, because the hit points represent their vitality and a weaker monster would be easier to be put to sleep.

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Posted Jun 12, 2025
Spells says current hitpoints. Implying its not maximum.

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