Wall of Stone

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Control

Wall of Stone is a Control spell. Control spells restrict enemy options through debuffs or denial effects.

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spell that raises stone barriers to reshape terrain, bridge gaps, and lock down paths with
battlefield shaping

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

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2024 Rules

Level & School
5th-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S, M (a cube of granite)
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard

A nonmagical wall of solid stone springs into existence at a point you choose within range. The wall is 6 inches thick and is composed of ten 10-foot-by-10-foot panels. Each panel must be contiguous with another panel. Alternatively, you can create 10- foot-by-20-foot panels that are only 3 inches thick.

If the wall cuts through a creature's space when it appears, the creature is pushed to one side of the wall (you choose which side). If a creature would be surrounded on all sides by the wall (or the wall and another solid surface), that creature can make a Dexterity saving throw. On a success, it can use its Reaction to move up to its Speed so that it is no longer enclosed by the wall.

The wall can have any shape you desire, though it can't occupy the same space as a creature or object. The wall doesn't need to be vertical or rest on a firm foundation. It must, however, merge with and be solidly supported by existing stone. Thus, you can use this spell to bridge a chasm or create a ramp.

If you create a span greater than 20 feet in length, you must halve the size of each panel to create supports. You can crudely shape the wall to create battlements and the like.

The wall is an object made of stone that can be damaged and thus breached. Each panel has AC 15 and 30 Hit Points per inch of thickness, and it has Immunity to Poison and Psychic damage. Reducing a panel to 0 Hit Points destroys it and might cause connected panels to collapse at the DM's discretion.

If you maintain your Concentration on this spell for its full duration, the wall becomes permanent and can't be dispelled. Otherwise, the wall disappears when the spell ends.

2014 Rules

Level & School
5th-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S, M (a small block of granite)
Duration
Concentration, 10 minutes
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard

A nonmagical wall of solid stone springs into existence at a point you choose within range. The wall is 6 inches thick and is composed of ten 10-foot-by-10-foot panels. Each panel must be contiguous with at least one other panel. Alternatively, you can create 10-foot-by-20-foot panels that are only 3 inches thick.

If the wall cuts through a creature's space when it appears, the creature is pushed to one side of the wall (your choice). If a creature would be surrounded on all sides by the wall (or the wall and another solid surface), that creature can make a Dexterity saving throw. On a success, it can use its reaction to move up to its speed so that it is no longer enclosed by the wall.

The wall can have any shape you desire, though it can't occupy the same space as a creature or object. The wall doesn't need to be vertical or rest on any firm foundation. It must, however, merge with and be solidly supported by existing stone. Thus, you can use this spell to bridge a chasm or create a ramp.

If you create a span greater than 20 feet in length, you must halve the size of each panel to create supports. You can crudely shape the wall to create crenellations, battlements, and so on.

The wall is an object made of stone that can be damaged and thus breached. Each panel has AC 15 and 30 hit points per inch of thickness. Reducing a panel to 0 hit points destroys it and might cause connected panels to collapse at the GM's discretion.

If you maintain your concentration on this spell for its whole duration, the wall becomes permanent and can't be dispelled. Otherwise, the wall disappears when the spell ends.

Wall of Stone 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version gives the wall immunity to poison and psychic damage. Everything else is effectively the same at the table.

Wall of Stone popularity

Wall of Stone is a seldom chosen level 5 spell. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Wall of Stone

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    Creates an impassable barrier at the same range and duration for controlling movement and shaping the battlefield.

  • Wall of Ice 6th-level evocation

    Forms a durable, modular wall that can block or reshape terrain while having hit points and tactical destructibility.

  • Wall of Thorns 6th-level conjuration

    Produces a long-lasting, sectional wall that both blocks passage and influences combat positioning with physical presence.

  • Antilife Shell 5th-level abjuration

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  • Passwall 5th-level transmutation

    Directly interacts with stone and walls by creating or altering passages, making it a close thematic counterpart that manipulates masonry.