Grease

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Control

Grease is a Control spell. Control spells restrict enemy options through debuffs or denial effects.

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 spell that creates
battlefield control

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

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 and trips
multiple foes

Grease is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 with slippery grease.

2024 Rules
Level & School
1st-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (a bit of pork rind or butter)
Duration
1 minute
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

Nonflammable grease covers the ground in a 10-foot square centered on a point within range and turns it into Difficult Terrain for the duration.

When the grease appears, each creature standing in its area must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or have the Prone condition. A creature that enters the area or ends its turn there must also succeed on that save or fall Prone.

2014 Rules
Level & School
1st-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (a bit of pork rind or butter)
Duration
1 minute
Classes
Wizard

Slick grease covers the ground in a 10-foot square centered on a point within range and turns it into difficult terrain for the duration.

When the grease appears, each creature standing in its area must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. A creature that enters the area or ends its turn there must also succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.

Grease 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

2024 Grease is now explicitly nonflammable, so it no longer burns as an improvised fire hazard. It’s also available to Sorcerers now.

Grease popularity

Grease is a seldom chosen level 1 spell. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Grease

  • Web 2nd-level conjuration

    It creates a placed area that hampers movement and can leave creatures stuck or incapacitated, much like a slippery zone that forces saves and alters positioning.

  • Entangle 1st-level conjuration

    Both are low-level conjurations that form a ground effect at range to slow movement and force Dexterity checks or saves when creatures are caught in the area.

  • Sleet Storm 3rd-level conjuration

    This spell produces an area that disrupts footing and movement over time, combining difficult terrain with forced checks when creatures remain or move through it.

  • Spike Growth 2nd-level transmutation

    Although it deals damage, it’s primarily used to shape the battlefield by creating a hazardous patch of ground that punishes movement and controls enemy positioning.

  • Evard's Black Tentacles 4th-level conjuration

    A conjuration that creates a temporary area effect which restrains and controls multiple enemies, serving a similar tactical purpose on the battlefield at a higher level.