False Life

Level 1 Necromancy

False Life is a level 1 necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: Self. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Level 1
School
Necromancy
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M
Duration
Instantaneous

M (a drop of spirits)

Description

Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 2d4 + 4 Temporary Hit Points.

At Higher Levels

You gain 5 additional Temporary Hit Points for each spell slot level above 1.

Classes that can cast False Life

ArtificerSorcererWizard

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