Shillelagh

Cantrip Transmutation

Shillelagh is a cantrip transmutation cantrip in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Druid. Casting time: Bonus Action. Range: Self. Duration: 1 minute.

Level
Cantrip
School
Transmutation
Casting Time
Bonus Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M
Duration
1 minute

M (mistletoe)

Description

A nature spirit imbues a weapon you are holding. For the duration, you can use your spellcasting ability instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of melee attacks using that weapon, and the weapon's damage die becomes a d8. If the weapon isn't already a magic weapon, it becomes one for the duration. The spell ends early if you cast it again or if you let go of the weapon.

At Higher Levels

The damage die changes at levels 5 (d10), 11 (d12), and 17 (2d6).

Classes that can cast Shillelagh

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