Deryan's Helpful Homunculi

Utility

Level & School
2nd-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action or Ritual
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (powdered gemstones worth 100+ GP, which the spell consumes, and one set of Artisan's Tools with which you have proficiency)
Duration
8 hours
Classes
Cleric, Wizard

You summon a group of helpful spirits, which lasts for the duration. The spirits appear as homunculi or as another Construct of your choice but are intangible and invulnerable, and they are considered to have proficiency in the Arcana skill and with the set of Artisan's Tools used in the spell's casting.

If you are crafting an item, the spirits function as a single assistant for your crafting, halving the crafting time.

Deryan's Helpful Homunculi 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Deryan's Helpful Homunculi is a new spell for the 2024 edition.

Spells similar to Deryan's Helpful Homunculi

  • Unseen Servant, 1st-level conjuration

    Both summon an invisible, service-oriented entity that performs helpful tasks and improves your action economy for a duration.

  • Find Familiar, 1st-level conjuration

    Both create a lasting, non-combat companion that provides utility, skill/knowledge assistance, and can act on your behalf in useful ways.

  • Phantom Steed, 3rd-level illusion

    Each produces a temporary conjured construct for long-term use that is more about utility than direct damage or control.

  • Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound, 4th-level conjuration

    This also creates a summoned spirit-like guardian that persists for many hours and serves a supportive, non-damaging role.

  • Leomund's Tiny Hut, 3rd-level evocation

    Although not a summoned creature, it’s a long-duration ritual that provides out-of-combat utility and downtime safety for extended tasks.