False Life

Support

spell that grants false vitality with a burst of

temporary vitality

to help you survive the next hit.

2024 Rules

Level & School: 1st-level necromancy
Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a drop of alcohol)
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source: Player's Handbook (2024)

You gain 2d4 + 4 Temporary Hit Points.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You gain 5 additional Temporary Hit Points for each spell slot level above 1.

2014 Rules

Level & School: 1st-level necromancy
Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a small amount of alcohol or distilled spirits)
Duration: 1 hour
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source: Player's Handbook (2014)

Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you gain 5 additional temporary hit points for each slot level above 1st.

False Life 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

False Life now gives 2d4 + 4 temporary hit points instead of 1d4 + 4, and its duration changed from 1 hour to Instantaneous. The upcast still adds 5 temp HP per slot level above 1.