Create Food and Water

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Support

Create Food and Water is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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 spell that conjures nourishing food and clean water to keep a party fed and hydrated in hard times.

2024 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Paladin

You create 45 pounds of food and 30 gallons of fresh water on the ground or in containers within range—both useful in fending off the hazards of malnutrition and dehydration. The food is bland but nourishing and looks like a food of your choice, and the water is clean. The food spoils after 24 hours if uneaten.

2014 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Paladin

You create 45 pounds of food and 30 gallons of water on the ground or in containers within range, enough to sustain up to fifteen humanoids or five steeds for 24 hours. The food is bland but nourishing, and spoils if uneaten after 24 hours. The water is clean and doesn't go bad.

Create Food and Water 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Effectively the same spell. The 2024 version is reworded but functions identically.

Create Food and Water popularity

Create Food and Water is a commonly chosen level 3 spell. Choosing it adds an established option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Create Food and Water

  • Goodberry 1st-level conjuration

    Both conjure edible provisions that last a limited time and are chosen for short-term survival and healing uses.

  • Purify Food and Drink 1st-level transmutation

    This spell also deals directly with making food and drink safe and usable, addressing the same practical need for nourishment.

  • Create or Destroy Water 1st-level transmutation

    Like the target, it provides fresh water on demand at short range, solving hydration problems in the field.

  • Heroes' Feast 6th-level conjuration

    Both produce a banquet-style meal that benefits a group, though this spell grants stronger, longer-lasting advantages.

  • Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion 7th-level conjuration

    It creates a comfortable, service-providing space and provisions for travelers, serving similar out-of-combat utility and comfort.