Gentle Repose2nd-level Necromancy
A 2nd-level necromancy spell for clerics and wizards. Can be cast as a ritual.
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Gentle Repose
2nd-level Necromancy · Ritual
Gentle Repose
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse's eyes, which must remain there for the duration)
You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become undead.
The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.
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Gentle Repose, Answered
What level spell is Gentle Repose in 5e?
Gentle Repose is a 2nd-level necromancy spell, so casting it costs a 2nd-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Gentle Repose?
Gentle Repose appears on the cleric 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 Gentle Repose require concentration?
No. Gentle Repose does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 10 days.
Can Gentle Repose be cast as a ritual?
Yes. Gentle Repose has the ritual tag, so it can be cast without expending a spell slot by taking an extra 10 minutes — provided your class has the Ritual Casting feature.
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