Summon Dragon

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Support

Summon Dragon is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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 spell that calls a draconic ally to fight beside you, obeying your commands for effortless
summoning

Summon Dragon is a Summoning spell. Summoning spells create new allies.

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action economy

Summon Dragon is a Action Economy spell. Action Economy spells grant you more choices on future turns.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
5th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (an object with the image of a dragon engraved on it worth 500+ GP)
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Classes
Wizard

You call forth a Dragon spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends.

The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot's level for the spell's level in the stat block.

2014 Rules
Level & School
5th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (an object with the image of a dragon engraved on it, worth at least 500 gp)
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Classes
Wizard

You call forth a draconic spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. When you cast this spell, choose a family of dragon: chromatic, gem, or metallic. The creature resembles a dragon of the chosen family, which determines certain traits in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.

The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spell’s level appears in the stat block.

Summon Dragon 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 and 2014 versions are exactly the same.

Summon Dragon popularity

Summon Dragon is a seldom chosen level 5 spell. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Summon Dragon

  • Summon Celestial 5th-level conjuration

    Like this spell it calls a friendly powerful creature that fights for you for up to an hour and scales with slot level.

  • Conjure Elemental 5th-level conjuration

    Both summon a single, combat-capable elemental/dragon-like ally that appears within range and stays until the spell ends or the creature is reduced to zero hit points.

  • Animate Objects 5th-level transmutation

    It creates independent allies that share your initiative and act to extend your action economy in combat, similar to summoning a draconic spirit.

  • Simulacrum 7th-level illusion

    Although higher level and permanent until dispelled, it produces a loyal duplicate that supplements your party’s actions like a summoned ally.

  • Summon Construct 4th-level conjuration

    This lower-level wizard summon also produces a single obedient companion intended to fight alongside you and relieve your action load.