Remove Curse

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Support

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

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 spell that ends curses on a creature or object, and can sever a cursed item's hold so it can be removed.

2024 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard

At your touch, all curses affecting one creature or object end. If the object is a cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner's Attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.

2014 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard

At your touch, all curses affecting one creature or object end. If the object is a cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner's attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.

Remove Curse 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Effectively the same spell. The 2024 version is reworded but functions identically.

Remove Curse popularity

Remove Curse is a commonly chosen level 3 spell. Choosing it adds an established option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Remove Curse

  • Dispel Magic 3rd-level abjuration

    Both are third‑level abjuration spells that remove harmful magical effects from a target and serve as go‑to remedies for magical problems.

  • Lesser Restoration 2nd-level abjuration

    This lower‑level, touch abjuration also ends afflictions on a creature, making it a close analogue for removing specific conditions and maladies.

  • Greater Restoration 5th-level abjuration

    As a more powerful abjuration that cures severe long‑term effects, it occupies the same support niche but at a higher level for tougher problems.

  • Freedom of Movement 4th-level abjuration

    Though focused on mobility, it is a touch abjuration that removes a debilitating effect from a creature, so it plays a similar role of freeing allies from harmful conditions.

  • Protection from Evil and Good 1st-level abjuration

    This touch abjuration grants protection against supernatural influences and can prevent or help against ongoing cursed or possessed states, fitting a related defensive/support purpose.