Sleep1st-level Enchantment
A 1st-level enchantment spell for bards, sorcerers and wizards.
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Sleep
1st-level Enchantment
Sleep
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of fine sand, rose petals, or a cricket)
This spell sends creatures into a magical slumber. Roll 5d8; the total is how many hit points of creatures this spell can affect. Creatures within 20 feet of a point you choose within range are affected in ascending order of their current hit points (ignoring unconscious creatures).
Starting with the creature that has the lowest current hit points, each creature affected by this spell falls unconscious until the spell ends, the sleeper takes damage, or someone uses an action to shake or slap the sleeper awake. Subtract each creature's hit points from the total before moving on to the creature with the next lowest hit points. A creature's hit points must be equal to or less than the remaining total for that creature to be affected.
Undead and creatures immune to being charmed aren't affected by this spell.
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Bard · level 1 · pre-filled
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Sleep, Answered
What level spell is Sleep in 5e?
Sleep is a 1st-level enchantment spell, so casting it costs a 1st-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Sleep?
Sleep appears on the bard, sorcerer 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 Sleep require concentration?
No. Sleep does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 1 minute.
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