Summon Dragon
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
Summon Dragon popularity
How popular is Summon Dragon? 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% picked level 5 Wizard spell
- Bottom 25% of all level 5 spells
- Bottom 25% of all 5e spells
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