Infestation

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Control

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

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 spell that sickens one foe and jostles it a step in a random direction,
shaping the battlefield

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

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 without risking opportunity attacks.

2014 Rules
Level & School
Conjuration cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a living flea)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You cause a cloud of mites, fleas, and other parasites to appear momentarily on one creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or it takes 1d6 poison damage and moves 5 feet in a random direction if it can move and its speed is at least 5 feet. Roll a d4 for the direction: 1, north; 2, south; 3, east; or 4, west. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks, and if the direction rolled is blocked, the target doesn't move.

Cantrip Upgrade. This spell's damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6) and 17th level (4d6).

Infestation 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Infestation is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

Infestation popularity

How popular is Infestation? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

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