Word of Recall

A
Utility

Word of Recall is a Utility spell. Utility spells solve problems outside of combat or provide unique situational advantages.

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 spell that whisks you and
up to five companions

Word of Recall is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 to a chosen sanctuary, offering swift
escape

Word of Recall is a Mobility spell. Mobility spells augment or allow for new ways of moving.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
6th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
5 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

You and up to five willing creatures within 5 feet of you instantly teleport to a previously designated sanctuary. You and any creatures that teleport with you appear in the nearest unoccupied space to the spot you designated when you prepared your sanctuary (see below). If you cast this spell without first preparing a sanctuary, the spell has no effect.

You must designate a location, such as a temple, as a sanctuary by casting this spell there.

2014 Rules
Level & School
6th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
5 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

You and up to five willing creatures within 5 feet of you instantly teleport to a previously designated sanctuary. You and any creatures that teleport with you appear in the nearest unoccupied space to the spot you designated when you prepared your sanctuary (see below). If you cast this spell without first preparing a sanctuary, the spell has no effect.

You must designate a sanctuary by casting this spell within a location, such as a temple, dedicated to or strongly linked to your deity. If you attempt to cast the spell in this manner in an area that isn't dedicated to your deity, the spell has no effect.

Word of Recall 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version removes the requirement that the sanctuary be in a place dedicated to or strongly linked to your deity. Now you just designate a location, such as a temple, by casting the spell there.

Spells similar to Word of Recall

  • Teleportation Circle 5th-level conjuration

    Both are conjuration spells that move multiple creatures instantly to a prepared or fixed destination, making them obvious alternatives for group extraction.

  • Teleport 7th-level conjuration

    This spell similarly provides instant, long-distance relocation for multiple willing creatures and fills the same role of rapid movement between known locations.

  • Plane Shift 7th-level conjuration

    Plane Shift moves you and companions to a specific plane or location and is another high-level cleric-capable option for transporting groups.

  • Transport via Plants 6th-level conjuration

    Although framed differently, it serves the same purpose of moving several people quickly to a different place using a permanent natural gateway.

  • Arcane Gate 6th-level conjuration

    Arcane Gate creates linked portals for immediate travel and can be used tactically to shuttle groups between two set points like a mobile sanctuary.