Skywrite
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level transmutation
- Casting Time
- Action or Ritual
- Range
- Sight
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, 1 hour
- Classes
- Artificer, Bard, Druid, Wizard
- Source
- Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You cause up to ten words to form in a part of the sky you can see. The words appear to be made of cloud and remain in place for the spell's duration. The words dissipate when the spell ends. A strong wind can disperse the clouds and end the spell early.
Skywrite 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Skywrite is currently only available in the 2014 edition.
Skywrite popularity
How popular is Skywrite? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may fill a specific niche for a spellbook.
- Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 25% of all level 2 spells
- Bottom 25% picked level 2 Wizard spell
- Bottom 25% picked level 2 Bard spell
- Bottom 10% picked level 2 Artificer spell
- Bottom 10% picked level 2 Druid spell
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Its transmutation school, visible environmental effects, and information-oriented utility give it a thematic connection to Skywrite.
Players prefer Druidcraft over Skywrite
Animal Messenger 2nd-level enchantment
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Players prefer Animal Messenger over Skywrite
Message Transmutation cantrip
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Players prefer Message over Skywrite
Sending 3rd-level divination
The spell is designed specifically for long-distance communication, though it is a higher-level and instantaneous alternative.
Players prefer Sending over Skywrite
Magic Mouth 2nd-level illusion
It creates a lasting magical message, making it a close match for Skywrite's communication-focused utility.
Players prefer Magic Mouth over Skywrite
Illusory Script 1st-level illusion
Both are low-level ritual spells that present written information through magic and persist well beyond the casting.
Players prefer Skywrite over Illusory Script