Faithful Hound4th-level Conjuration
A 4th-level conjuration spell for wizards. 4d8 piercing damage.
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Faithful Hound
4th-level Conjuration
Faithful Hound
Components: V, S, M (a tiny silver whistle, a piece of bone, and a thread)
You conjure a phantom watchdog in an unoccupied space that you can see within range, where it remains for the duration, until you dismiss it as an action, or until you move more than 100 feet away from it.
The hound is invisible to all creatures except you and can't be harmed. When a Small or larger creature comes within 30 feet of it without first speaking the password that you specify when you cast this spell, the hound starts barking loudly. The hound sees invisible creatures and can see into the Ethereal Plane. It ignores illusions.
At the start of each of your turns, the hound attempts to bite one creature within 5 feet of it that is hostile to you. The hound's attack bonus is equal to your spellcasting ability modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a hit, it deals 4d8 piercing damage.
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What level spell is Faithful Hound in 5e?
Faithful Hound is a 4th-level conjuration spell, so casting it costs a 4th-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Faithful Hound?
Faithful Hound appears on the wizard spell list in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
How much damage does Faithful Hound do?
4d8 piercing damage.
Does Faithful Hound require concentration?
No. Faithful Hound does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 8 hours.
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