Homunculus Servant
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level conjuration
- Casting Time
- 1 hour or Ritual
- Range
- 10 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a gem worth 100+ GP)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Artificer
- Source
- Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
You summon a special homunculus in an unoccupied space within range. This creature uses the Homunculus Servant stat block. If you already have a homunculus from this spell, the homunculus is replaced by the new one. You determine the homunculus's appearance, such as a mechanical-looking bird, winged vial, or miniature animate cauldron.
Combat. The homunculus is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, it shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot's level for the spell's level in the stat block.
Homunculus Servant 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Homunculus Servant is a new spell for the 2024 edition.
Homunculus Servant popularity
How popular is Homunculus Servant? It is one of the rarest spells in the game, and it is almost never chosen when available. This spell is virtually unheard of in most campaigns, but you can change that.
- Bottom 10% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 10% of all level 2 spells
- Bottom 10% picked level 2 Artificer spell
Spells similar to Homunculus Servant
Find Steed 2nd-level conjuration
It similarly creates a loyal summoned companion that stays by your side and expands your tactical options.
Find Familiar 1st-level conjuration
Both spells give you a small magical companion that acts on your turn and is mainly there to help with scouting, delivery, or support.
Unseen Servant 1st-level conjuration
Like Homunculus Servant, this spell provides a obedient helper for tasks and light battlefield assistance without costing your actions.
Summon Construct 4th-level conjuration
This also brings in a construct ally, and it fits the artificer’s style of making magical mechanical partners.
Deryan's Helpful Homunculi 2nd-level conjuration
It is the closest match by far, since it also creates a tiny assistant that follows your commands and serves as a repeatable helper.