Bones of the Earth

A
Utility

Bones of the Earth is a Utility spell. Utility spells solve problems outside of combat or provide unique situational advantages.

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 spell that raises stone pillars to
reshape the battlefield

Bones of the Earth is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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, hinder
enemy movement

Bones of the Earth is a Mobility spell. Mobility spells augment or allow for new ways of moving.

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, and trap
multiple foes

Bones of the Earth is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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2014 Rules
Level & School
6th-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Druid
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You cause up to six pillars of stone to burst from places on the ground that you can see within range. Each pillar is a cylinder that has a diameter of 5 feet and a height of up to 30 feet. The ground where a pillar appears must be wide enough for its diameter, and you can target the ground under a creature if that creature is Medium or smaller. Each pillar has AC 5 and 30 hit points. When reduced to 0 hit points, a pillar crumbles into rubble, which creates an area of difficult terrain with a 10-foot radius that lasts until the rubble is cleared. Each 5-foot-diameter portion of the area requires at least 1 minute to clear by hand.

If a pillar is created under a creature, that creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or be lifted by the pillar. A creature can choose to fail the save.

If a pillar is prevented from reaching its full height because of a ceiling or other obstacle, a creature on the pillar takes 6d6 bludgeoning damage and is restrained, pinched between the pillar and the obstacle. The restrained creature can use an action to make a Strength or Dexterity check (the creature's choice) against the spell's save DC. On a success, the creature is no longer restrained and must either move off the pillar or fall off it.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, you can create two additional pillars for each slot level above 6th.

Bones of the Earth 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Bones of the Earth is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

Bones of the Earth popularity

How popular is Bones of the Earth? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, but is chosen above nearly all other options when available. This spell is a rare gem that spellcasters seek out.

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