Purify Food and Drink

A
Utility

Purify Food and Drink is a Utility spell. Utility spells solve problems outside of combat or provide unique situational advantages.

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spell that cleanses poison and rot from nonmagical food and drink, making spoiled provisions safe to consume.

2024 Rules

Level & School
1st-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action or Ritual
Range
10 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Paladin

You remove poison and rot from nonmagical food and drink in a 5- foot-radius Sphere centered on a point within range.

2014 Rules

Level & School
1st-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
10 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Paladin

All nonmagical food and drink within a 5-foot radius sphere centered on a point of your choice within range is purified and rendered free of poison and disease.

Purify Food and Drink 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Purify Food and Drink gained the Ritual tag. Its effect also changed: it now removes poison and rot from nonmagical food and drink, instead of purifying food and drink and removing poison and disease.

Purify Food and Drink popularity

Purify Food and Drink is a seldom chosen level 1 spell. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Purify Food and Drink

  • Detect Poison and Disease 1st-level divination

    Both are low‑level rituals used by divine casters to deal with poison and contamination rather than to harm enemies.

  • Create or Destroy Water 1st-level transmutation

    This spell is a simple transmutation used by the same classes to alter mundane liquids and solve practical problems with water.

  • Prestidigitation Transmutation cantrip

    Although a cantrip, it provides minor cleansing and food/drink effects at short range and fills a similar everyday utility niche.

  • Create Food and Water 3rd-level conjuration

    Both spells address sustenance and safe consumption for a party, with this one focused on provisioning instead of purification.

  • Gentle Repose 2nd-level necromancy

    It’s a ritual that prevents decay and rot, sharing the theme of stopping spoilage and preserving organic matter.