Water Breathing

Water Breathing 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Water Breathing popularity

How popular is Water Breathing? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

• Top 50% of all 5e spells
• Top 50% of all level 3 spells
• Top 50% picked level 3 Wizard spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Sorcerer spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Artificer spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Druid spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 3 Ranger spell

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Spells similar to Water Breathing

• Wind Walk 6th-level transmutation

  Although much higher level, it similarly enables a group to travel in an otherwise inaccessible environment for many hours.

  Players prefer Wind Walk over Water Breathing

• Freedom of Movement 4th-level abjuration

  This touch spell grants long-lasting movement benefits to an ally and overlaps strongly with the target's druid, ranger, and artificer lists.

  Players prefer Freedom of Movement over Water Breathing

• Fly 3rd-level transmutation

  Like the target, it gives several creatures access to an unusual form of movement and is available to artificers, sorcerers, and wizards.

  Players prefer Fly over Water Breathing

• Water Walk 3rd-level transmutation

  Both are third-level transmutation rituals that help multiple creatures travel through or survive aquatic environments.

  Players prefer Water Walk over Water Breathing

• Spider Climb 2nd-level transmutation

  The spell grants sustained environmental mobility to one or more creatures, with matching transmutation flavor and several shared classes.

  Players prefer Water Breathing over Spider Climb

• Air Bubble 2nd-level conjuration

  It provides a similar 24-hour breathing adaptation, uses the same broad class group, and serves aquatic exploration.

  Players prefer Water Breathing over Air Bubble