Heroism

Level & School
1st-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Bard, Paladin

A willing creature you touch is imbued with bravery. Until the spell ends, the creature is immune to the Frightened condition and gains Temporary Hit Points equal to your spellcasting ability modifier at the start of each of its turns.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

Level & School
1st-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Bard, Paladin

A willing creature you touch is imbued with bravery. Until the spell ends, the creature is immune to being frightened and gains temporary hit points equal to your spellcasting ability modifier at the start of each of its turns. When the spell ends, the target loses any remaining temporary hit points from this spell.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.

Heroism 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version states "up to 1 minute" duration, but functionally same as 2014; both grant immunity to frightened/Frighened condition and temporary hit points equal to caster's spellcasting ability modifier at start of each turn. The 2024 version omits the clause about losing remaining temporary hit points when the spell ends.

Spells similar to Heroism

  • Bless

    Both provide temporary benefits to willing creatures, enhancing their capabilities in battle.

  • Shield of Faith

    Both spells require a touch and provide protective benefits to a willing target.

  • Healing Word

    Both spells can be cast on allies to provide immediate benefits that enhance their performance.

  • Resistance

    Both offer defensive benefits to a willing target, increasing their resilience in various situations.

  • Animal Friendship

    Both target a willing creature and involve charming or enhancing their state within a range.