False Life — D&D 5e Spell (1st-level)

Q: What level spell is False Life?

False Life is a 1st-level necromancy.

Q: What are False Life's casting time and range?

False Life has a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self, lasting 1 hour.

Q: Which classes can cast False Life?

False Life is on the spell list for the Sorcerer, Wizard.

Level1st-level · Necromancy

Casting Time1 action

RangeSelf

ComponentsV, S, M (A small amount of alcohol or distilled spirits.)

Duration1 hour

ClassesSorcerer, Wizard

Description

Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you gain 5 additional temporary hit points for each slot level above 1st.

Casting False Life

False Life is a 1st-level necromancy with a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self. It doesn't need concentration, so it stacks with your other buffs.

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