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.

Darkness 5e 2024 vs. 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.