Stone Shape

A
Utility

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

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 spell for
battlefield shaping

Stone Shape is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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, molding stone into tools, doors, statues, or a hidden passage through a wall.

2024 Rules
Level & School
4th-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (soft clay)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Wizard

You touch a stone object of Medium size or smaller or a section of stone no more than 5 feet in any dimension and form it into any shape you like. For example, you could shape a large rock into a weapon, statue, or coffer, or you could make a small passage through a wall that is 5 feet thick. You could also shape a stone door or its frame to seal the door shut. The object you create can have up to two hinges and a latch, but finer mechanical detail isn't possible.

2014 Rules
Level & School
4th-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (soft clay, which must be worked into roughly the desired shape of the stone object)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Wizard

You touch a stone object of Medium size or smaller or a section of stone no more than 5 feet in any dimension and form it into any shape that suits your purpose. So, for example, you could shape a large rock into a weapon, idol, or coffer, or make a small passage through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 5 feet thick. You could also shape a stone door or its frame to seal the door shut. The object you create can have up to two hinges and a latch, but finer mechanical detail isn't possible.

Stone Shape 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

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

Stone Shape popularity

Stone Shape is a commonly chosen level 4 spell. Choosing it adds an established option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Stone Shape

  • Fabricate 4th-level transmutation

    Both are level 4 transmutation spells that reshape raw material into useful objects instantly, with a wizard on the class list.

  • Meld into Stone 3rd-level transmutation

    Each spell interacts directly with stone and is used for noncombat, stone-focused utility like hiding, moving through, or altering rock.

  • Move Earth 6th-level transmutation

    This higher-level transmutation similarly reshapes the battlefield terrain on a large scale, offering durable, strategic changes to earth and stone.

  • Control Water 4th-level transmutation

    Although it affects a different element, it’s the same level and provides long-lasting battlefield-shaping utility over a wide area rather than immediate damage.

  • Arcane Lock 2nd-level abjuration

    Both spells are used to secure or alter doorways and openings, making them useful for sealing or controlling access to spaces.