Gentle Repose

A
Utility

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

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 spell that preserves a corpse or remains from decay, keeping them ready for future revival and preventing undeath with gentle
preservation

Gentle Repose is a Healing spell. Healing spells restore hit points and bring characters back to life.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level necromancy
Casting Time
Action or Ritual
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (2 Copper Pieces, which the spell consumes)
Duration
10 days
Classes
Cleric, Paladin, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become Undead.

The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as Raise Dead.

2014 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level necromancy
Casting Time
Action or Ritual
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse's eyes, which must remain there for the duration)
Duration
10 days
Classes
Cleric, Paladin, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2014)

You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become undead.

The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.

Gentle Repose 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 and 2014 versions are exactly the same.

How popular is Gentle Repose in 5e?

Gentle Repose is the #26 most popular level 2 spell (of 96) and the #20 most picked level 2 Wizard spell (of 70).

Among level 2 spells, Gentle Repose ranks just below Cloud of Daggers and just above Spike Growth in popularity.

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