Darkness
- Level & School
- 2nd-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, M (bat fur and a piece of coal)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
For the duration, magical Darkness spreads from a point within range and fills a 15-foot-radius Sphere. Darkvision can't see through it, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it.
Alternatively, you cast the spell on an object that isn't being worn or carried, causing the Darkness to fill a 15-foot Emanation originating from that object. Covering that object with something opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the Darkness.
If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of Bright Light or Dim Light created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
- Level & School
- 2nd-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, M (bat fur and a drop of pitch or piece of coal)
- Duration
- Concentration, 10 minutes
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15-foot radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can't see through this darkness, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it.
If the point you choose is on an object you are holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the darkness.
If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Darkness 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
The 2024 version specifies "up to 10 minutes" duration, allowing for concentration or other effects, whereas the 2014 version states a fixed 10-minute duration. The 2024 version clarifies that Darkness can emanate from an object, with the emanation originating from it, while the 2014 version states it spreads from a point. The dispelling condition includes "Bright Light or Dim Light" in 2024, while 2014 only mentions light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower.