What Does Darkness Do in 5e?ĭarkness creates a 15-foot-radius sphere of darkness within 60 feet or causes an object in range that isn’t being worn or carried to emanate darkness in a 15-foot-radius sphere and move with it. We’ll cover both the rules and the fun applications of the Darkness spell in DnD 5e. It can even be a doozy for experienced DMs, as a point emanating darkness sort of defies natural human comprehension.īut once you untangle the nuances of Darkness and find a common-sense way of approaching it in any situation, it’s a lot of fun to use. The DnD 5e Darkness spell is one of the trickiest spells for new players to wrap their heads around. Shadow Magic Sorcerers can also expend a spell slot to cast Darkness starting at 3rd level or spend 2 sorcery points to cast an empowered Darkness that they can see through using the Eyes of the Dark feature (TCoE 51). Additionally, Way of Shadow Monks can spend 2 ki points to cast darkness without material components, using the Shadow Arts feature (PHB 80). All Asmodeus and Levistus Tieflings can cast the Darkness spell once per day, starting at 5th level, as can Abyssal tieflings who roll a 2 on a d6 after a long rest. Cirlce of the Land (Swamp) Druids and Oathbreaker Paladins get Darkness for free. Who can cast Darkness? Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Wizards have Darkness on their class spell lists. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.Ĭomponents: V, M (bat fur and a drop of pitch or piece of coal)ĭuration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the darkness. If the point you choose is on an object you are holding or one that isn’t being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves with it. A creature with darkvision can’t see through this darkness, and nonmagical light can’t illuminate it.

Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15-foot-radius sphere for the duration.

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