Mage Hand

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Utility

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

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 spell that conjures a spectral hand to manipulate objects, open doors, and fetch items, moving again with
magic action

Mage Hand is a Action Economy spell. Action Economy spells grant you more choices on future turns.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
Conjuration cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
1 minute
Classes
Artificer, Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand lasts for the duration. The hand vanishes if it is ever more than 30 feet away from you or if you cast this spell again.

When you cast the spell, you can use the hand to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents out of a vial.

As a Magic action on your later turns, you can control the hand thus again. As part of that action, you can move the hand up to 30 feet.

The hand can't attack, activate magic items, or carry more than 10 pounds.

2014 Rules
Level & School
Conjuration cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
1 minute
Classes
Artificer, Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2014)

A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand lasts for the duration or until you dismiss it as an action. The hand vanishes if it is ever more than 30 feet away from you or if you cast this spell again.

You can use your action to control the hand. You can use the hand to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents out of a vial. You can move the hand up to 30 feet each time you use it.

The hand can't attack, activate magic items, or carry more than 10 pounds.

Mage Hand 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

You can now make the hand do one listed manipulation as part of casting the spell, instead of needing an extra action to start using it. Also, on later turns, moving the hand is folded into the same action used to control it.

Mage Hand popularity

How popular is Mage Hand? It is one of the most popular spells in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a proven favourite among spellcasters.

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