Thorn Whip
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- Transmutation cantrip
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (the stem of a plant with thorns)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Artificer, Druid
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
You create a vine-like whip covered in thorns that lashes out at your command toward a creature in range. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 Piercing damage, and if it is Large or smaller, you can pull it up to 10 feet closer to you.
Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6).
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- Transmutation cantrip
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (the stem of a plant with thorns)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Artificer, Druid
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
You create a long, vine-like whip covered in thorns that lashes out at your command toward a creature in range. Make a melee spell attack against the target. If the attack hits, the creature takes 1d6 piercing damage, and if the creature is Large or smaller, you pull the creature up to 10 feet closer to you.
Cantrip Upgrade. This spell's damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6) and 17th level (4d6).
Thorn Whip 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Thorn Whip popularity
How popular is Thorn Whip? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.
- Top 25% of all 5e spells
- Top 25% picked Artificer cantrip
- Top 25% picked Druid cantrip
- Bottom 50% of all cantrips
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Thorn Whip
Spike Growth 2nd-level transmutation
Both are druid spells involving piercing damage and manipulating the battlefield with thorny vegetation.
Players prefer Spike Growth over Thorn Whip
Hail of Thorns 1st-level conjuration
The spell shares Thorn Whip's piercing damage and nature-themed flavor, but spreads its effect across multiple nearby creatures.
Players prefer Hail of Thorns over Thorn Whip
Grasping Vine 4th-level conjuration
This druid spell uses a plant-like tendril to damage and reposition enemies, though it lasts longer and requires concentration.
Players prefer Grasping Vine over Thorn Whip
Create Bonfire Conjuration cantrip
It is another artificer and druid cantrip that combines modest damage with a lasting way to shape combat space.
Players prefer Thorn Whip over Create Bonfire
Gust Transmutation cantrip
Although it deals no damage, this transmutation cantrip similarly affects positioning by pushing creatures around at short range.
Players prefer Thorn Whip over Gust
Lightning Lure Evocation cantrip
Like Thorn Whip, it is a cantrip that damages a nearby target while forcibly pulling it toward the caster.
Players prefer Thorn Whip over Lightning Lure