Guidance

Level & School
Divination cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Cleric, Druid

You touch a willing creature and choose a skill. Until the spell ends, the creature adds 1d4 to any ability check using the chosen skill.

Level & School
Divination cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Cleric, Druid

You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.

Guidance 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version allows choosing a specific skill for the bonus, while the 2014 version lets the target add the d4 to any ability check without restriction. The 2024 version's duration is "up to 1 minute," but functionally similar to the 2014 version's 1-minute duration.

Spells similar to Guidance

  • Resistance

    Both provide a bonus to ability checks or saving throws for a willing target.

  • True Strike

    Both are divination spells that touch a creature to provide an advantage on a specific action.

  • Guiding Bolt

    Similar touch range and provides a significant bonus for attack rolls against designated targets.

  • Bless

    Both are enchantment spells enhancing allies' effectiveness in a variety of actions.

  • Cure Wounds

    Both require touch and provide healing to a target.