Gentle Repose

Level 2 Necromancy

Gentle Repose is a level 2 necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Cleric, Paladin, Wizard. Casting time: Action or Ritual. Range: Touch. Duration: 10 days.

Level
Level 2
School
Necromancy
Casting Time
Action or Ritual
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M
Duration
10 days

M (two copper coins placed each eye of the corpse, which the spell consumes)

Description

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.

Classes that can cast Gentle Repose

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