Tiny Servant
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 3rd-level transmutation
- Casting Time
- 1 minute
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Classes
- Artificer, Wizard
- Source
- Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You touch one Tiny, nonmagical object that isn't attached to another object or a surface and isn't being carried by another creature. The target animates and sprouts little arms and legs, becoming a creature under your control until the spell ends or the creature drops to 0 hit points. See the stat block for its statistics.
As a bonus action, you can mentally command the creature if it is within 120 feet of you. (If you control multiple creatures with this spell, you can command any or all of them at the same time, issuing the same command to each one.) You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a simple, general command, such as to fetch a key, stand watch, or stack some books. If you issue no commands, the servant does nothing other than defend itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the servant continues to follow that order until its task is complete.
When the creature drops to 0 hit points, it reverts to its original form, and any remaining damage carries over to that form.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can animate two additional objects for each slot level above 3rd.
Tiny Servant 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Tiny Servant is currently only available in the 2014 edition.
Tiny Servant popularity
How popular is Tiny Servant? 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% picked level 3 Artificer spell
- Bottom 25% picked level 3 Wizard spell
- Bottom 25% of all level 3 spells
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Tiny Servant
Homunculus Servant 2nd-level conjuration
This is another artificer-focused servant effect that provides a controllable companion without requiring concentration.
Players prefer Homunculus Servant over Tiny Servant
Animate Objects 5th-level transmutation
It directly animates objects into multiple controlled creatures, with the same emphasis on extra bodies and efficient commands.
Players prefer Animate Objects over Tiny Servant
Animate Dead 3rd-level necromancy
Both create lasting minions that act under the caster's direction and can improve action economy.
Players prefer Animate Dead over Tiny Servant
Unseen Servant 1st-level conjuration
Although less capable in combat, it similarly provides an obedient magical servant for delegated tasks over an extended duration.
Players prefer Unseen Servant over Tiny Servant
Summon Construct 4th-level conjuration
A controlled artificial creature, shared by artificers and wizards, makes this a close combat-oriented summoning alternative.
Players prefer Summon Construct over Tiny Servant
Create Homunculus 6th-level transmutation
The spell creates a persistent magical servant through transmutation and is especially relevant to wizard characters seeking an assistant.
Players prefer Tiny Servant over Create Homunculus