Darkness2nd-level Evocation · Concentration
A 2nd-level evocation spell for sorcerers, warlocks and wizards. Requires concentration, up to 10 minutes.
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Darkness
2nd-level Evocation
Darkness
Components: V, M (bat fur and a drop of pitch or piece of coal)
Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15-foot-radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can't see through this darkness, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it.
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. Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the darkness.
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.
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Sorcerer · level 3 · pre-filled
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Related Spells
Same level, or same school.
Counsel
Darkness, Answered
What level spell is Darkness in 5e?
Darkness is a 2nd-level evocation spell, so casting it costs a 2nd-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Darkness?
Darkness appears on the sorcerer, warlock and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
Does Darkness require concentration?
Yes. Darkness requires concentration (up to 10 minutes), so it ends if you cast another concentration spell, or if you fail a Constitution save after taking damage.
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