Darkness — D&D 5e Spell (2nd-level)

Q: What level spell is Darkness?

Darkness is a 2nd-level evocation.

Q: What are Darkness's casting time and range?

Darkness has a casting time of 1 action and a range of 60 feet, lasting up to 10 minutes and requiring concentration.

Q: Which classes can cast Darkness?

Darkness is on the spell list for the Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.

Level2nd-level · Evocation

Casting Time1 action

Range60 feet

ComponentsV, M (Bat fur and a drop of pitch or piece of coal.)

DurationConcentration, Up to 10 minutes

ClassesSorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Description

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 darkness, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it.

If the point you choose is on an object you are holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves 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.

Casting Darkness

Darkness is a 2nd-level evocation with a casting time of 1 action and a range of 60 feet. It needs concentration, so it competes with your other ongoing effects.

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