Mending

Level & School
Transmutation cantrip
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (two lodestones)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard

This spell repairs a single break or tear in an object you touch, such as a broken chain link, two halves of a broken key, a torn cloak, or a leaking wineskin. As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it, leaving no trace of the former damage.

This spell can physically repair a magic item, but it can't restore magic to such an object.

Level & School
Transmutation cantrip
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (two lodestones)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard

This spell repairs a single break or tear in an object you touch, such as a broken chain link, two halves of a broken key, a torn cloak, or a leaking wineskin. As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it, leaving no trace of the former damage.

This spell can physically repair a magic item or construct, but the spell can't restore magic to such an object.

Mending 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version clarifies that Mending can repair a magic item but cannot restore magic to it, whereas the 2014 version states it can repair a magic item or construct but cannot restore magic. Otherwise, the mechanics are essentially the same.

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