Bless

Level & School
1st-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a Holy Symbol, worth 5+ GP)
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Cleric, Paladin

You bless up to three creatures within range. Whenever a target makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target adds 1d4 to the attack roll or save.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

Level & School
1st-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a sprinkling of holy water)
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Cleric, Paladin

You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. Whenever a target makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the attack roll or saving throw.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.

Bless 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version specifies "up to 1 minute" duration, while the 2014 version states exactly 1 minute. The 2024 version states "adds 1d4 to the attack roll or save," whereas the 2014 version states "roll a d4 and add the number rolled." The 2024 version clarifies "up to three creatures" without "of your choice," but this is not a mechanical change.

Spells similar to Bless

  • Guidance

    Both provide a bonus to ability checks and are used for buffing allies.

  • Animal Friendship

    Both enchant a creature within range, providing control through the Charmed condition.

  • Bane

    Similar to Bless in terms of affecting multiple targets and providing a penalty to actions.

  • Heroism

    Provides temporary hit points to allies, enhancing their survivability in combat.

  • Command

    Both involve enchanting a creature to influence its actions using a saving throw.