Gate Seal

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Utility

Gate Seal is a Utility spell. Utility spells solve problems outside of combat or provide unique situational advantages.

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 spell that seals a cube of space, closing portals and blocking planar travel to
shape the battlefield

Gate Seal is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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2014 Rules
Level & School
4th-level abjuration
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (a broken portal key, which the spell consumes)
Duration
24 hours
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Sigil and the Outlands

You fortify the fabric of the planes in a 30-foot cube you can see within range. Within that area, portals close and can't be opened for the duration. Spells and other effects that allow planar travel or open portals, such as gate or plane shift, fail if used to enter or leave the area. The cube is stationary.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the spell lasts until dispelled.

Gate Seal 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Gate Seal is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

Gate Seal popularity

How popular is Gate Seal? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and it is almost never chosen when available. This spell is one that few spellcasters would ever acquire.

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