Expeditious Retreat

Expeditious Retreat 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Expeditious Retreat popularity

How popular is Expeditious Retreat? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but it is almost never chosen when available. This spell is not highly valued.

• Top 50% of all 5e spells
• Bottom 25% of all level 1 spells
• Bottom 10% picked level 1 Wizard spell
• Bottom 10% picked level 1 Warlock spell
• Bottom 10% picked level 1 Sorcerer spell

Spells similar to Expeditious Retreat

• Haste 3rd-level transmutation

  Both boost a caster's battlefield mobility and action options for a limited time, trading concentration for extra capability on each turn.

• Longstrider 1st-level transmutation

  It increases movement for a duration and is a low-level transmutation often chosen when a character needs improved mobility without spending actions.

• Jump 1st-level transmutation

  This one-level transmutation is another simple mobility buff that players pick to improve movement capabilities for short-term tactical advantage.

• Misty Step 2nd-level conjuration

  Although instantaneous and not concentration-based, it fills the same niche of getting a caster out of trouble or repositioning quickly to gain a tactical edge.

• Phantom Steed 3rd-level illusion

  It creates a mount to extend a party's travel speed and maneuverability, serving a similar purpose of enabling faster movement over time.

Expeditious Retreat is featured in

• Action Economy Spells