Longstrider

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Support

Longstrider is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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 spell that boosts a creature’s speed with
fleet mobility

Longstrider is a Mobility spell. Mobility spells augment or allow for new ways of moving.

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, and can aid
multiple targets

Longstrider 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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 at higher levels.

2024 Rules
Level & School
1st-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of dirt)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Druid, Ranger, Wizard

You touch a creature. The target's Speed increases by 10 feet until the spell ends.

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

2014 Rules
Level & School
1st-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of dirt)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Druid, Ranger, Wizard

You touch a creature. The target's speed increases by 10 feet until the spell ends.

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.

Longstrider 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 and 2014 versions are exactly the same.

Longstrider popularity

Longstrider is a seldom chosen level 1 spell. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Longstrider

  • Jump 1st-level transmutation

    A 1st-level transmutation that you cast by touch to grant a short, temporary movement boost to a creature, making it the most direct analogue in function and level.

  • Expeditious Retreat 1st-level transmutation

    This is another low-level transmutation that focuses on improving movement for the caster, so players choose it in similar situations where extra speed or repositioning is needed.

  • Haste 3rd-level transmutation

    A higher-level transmutation that also increases movement and provides combat advantages, serving as the stronger, slot-upgrade option players reach for when they need more than a simple speed boost.

  • Freedom of Movement 4th-level abjuration

    Though more protective, it’s a touch transmutation that lasts an hour and liberates a creature’s movement, making it a close tactical cousin for movement-focused casting.

  • Fly 3rd-level transmutation

    A classic mobility spell that grants a major change to how a creature moves for a similar duration, often picked in the same niches where Longstrider would be considered.