Creation

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Utility

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

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 spell that shapes shadow into temporary objects—rope, tools, or stone—from the Shadowfell for short-lived use.

2024 Rules
Level & School
5th-level illusion
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a paintbrush)
Duration
Special
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

You pull wisps of shadow material from the Shadowfell to create an object within range. It is either an object of vegetable matter (soft goods, rope, wood, and the like) or mineral matter (stone, crystal, metal, and the like). The object must be no larger than a 5-foot Cube, and the object must be of a form and material that you have seen.

The spell's duration depends on the object's material, as shown in the Materials table. If the object is composed of multiple materials, use the shortest duration. Using any object created by this spell as another spell's Material component causes the other spell to fail.

Material Duration
Vegetable matter 24 hours
Stone or crystal 12 hours
Precious metals 1 hour
Gems 10 minutes
Adamantine or mithral 1 minute.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The Cube increases by 5 feet for each spell slot level above 5.

2014 Rules
Level & School
5th-level illusion
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a tiny piece of matter of the same type of the item you plan to create)
Duration
Special
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

You pull wisps of shadow material from the Shadowfell to create a nonliving object of vegetable matter within

The duration depends on the object's material. If the object is composed of multiple materials, use the shortest duration.

Material Duration
Vegetable matter 1 day
Stone or crystal 12 hours
Precious metals 1 hour
Gems 10 minutes
Adamantine or mithral 1 minute

Using any material created by this spell as another spell's material component causes that spell to fail.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the cube increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 5th.

Creation 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

It now creates an object of either vegetable matter or mineral matter, not just vegetable matter. The object must be no larger than a 5-foot cube and must be a form/material you’ve seen.

Creation popularity

Creation is a commonly chosen level 5 spell. Choosing it adds an established option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Creation

  • Fabricate 4th-level transmutation

    It converts raw materials into finished objects at range and is the closest in intent and mechanical outcome to making things out of seen materials.

  • Animate Objects 5th-level transmutation

    Both work with created or existing objects to produce useful effects and are fifth-level options available to wizards and sorcerers.

  • Stone Shape 4th-level transmutation

    It reshapes stone into functional forms, matching Creation's option to form mineral matter for utility purposes.

  • Drawmij's Instant Summons 6th-level conjuration

    While not identical, it focuses on magical storage and retrieval of a single object, so players use it for similar item-management tricks.

  • Leomund's Secret Chest 4th-level conjuration

    Both enable secure, magical handling of objects and are chosen for long-term item storage or movement in noncombat situations.