Invisibility

A
Utility

Invisibility is a Utility spell. Utility spells solve problems outside of combat or provide unique situational advantages.

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 spell that cloaks one or
multiple creatures

Invisibility 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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 in secrecy, ideal for scouting and
gathering clues

Invisibility is a Information spell. Information spells provide ways to transmit, perceive, detect, or reveal hidden or unknown information.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level illusion
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (an eyelash in gum arabic)
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

A creature you touch has the Invisible condition until the spell ends. The spell ends early immediately after the target makes an attack roll, deals damage, or casts a spell.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2.

2014 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level illusion
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (an eyelash encased in gum arabic)
Duration
Concentration, 1 hour
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

A creature you touch becomes invisible until the spell ends. Anything the target is wearing or carrying is invisible as long as it is on the target's person. The spell ends for a target that attacks or casts a spell.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd.

Invisibility 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The spell now ends early when the target makes an attack roll or deals damage, not just when it attacks or casts a spell. Otherwise it works the same, including concentration and upcasting.

Invisibility popularity

Invisibility is one of the most popular level 2 spells in the game. Choosing it adds a D&D staple to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Invisibility

  • Greater Invisibility 4th-level illusion

    It's the direct higher-level version that preserves invisibility even when the target attacks or deals damage, so it's mechanically and thematically the closest match.

  • Pass without Trace 2nd-level abjuration

    Both are low-level, hour-duration concentration spells that enable stealthy approaches for one or more creatures, making them natural alternatives for stealth utility.

  • Mirror Image 2nd-level illusion

    This is another illusion-level defensive utility that helps avoid being targeted in combat rather than dealing damage, serving a similar survivability role.

  • Disguise Self 1st-level illusion

    Like invisibility, it is an illusion utility that alters how a creature is perceived to others and is commonly chosen for social or stealthy situations.

  • Blur 2nd-level illusion

    Blur provides a short-duration illusionary defense that makes the caster harder to hit, occupying a similar niche of non-damaging battlefield survivability.