Bless

Support Multi Target

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

  • Bane, 1st-level enchantment

    It’s the direct mechanical inverse of this spell—same level, same duration and targeting style but it subtracts from attack rolls and saves instead of adding.

  • Shield of Faith, 1st-level abjuration

    A short-duration, concentration buff from the same classes that improves a defensive roll (AC) for an ally, making it a closely related party-protection option.

  • Warding Bond, 2nd-level abjuration

    Another cleric/paladin concentration buff that links two creatures to share protection, offering a tradeoff for party-wide survivability similar to a team-focused support spell.

  • Aid, 2nd-level abjuration

    Although it affects hit points rather than rolls, it’s a multi-target support spell used by many of the same classes to strengthen allies for the same span of adventuring activity.

  • Heroism, 1st-level enchantment

    A first-level, concentration buff that bolsters allies for up to a minute and can be cast on multiple friends, serving a similar on-the-field support role.

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