Summon Undead

Level 3 Necromancy

Summon Undead is a level 3 necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Warlock, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: 90 feet. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour.

Level
Level 3
School
Necromancy
Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Components
V, S, M
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour

M (a gilded skull worth 300+ gp)

Description

You call forth an Undead spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. When you cast the spell, choose the creature's form: Ghostly, Putrid, or Skeletal. The spirit resembles an Undead creature with the chosen form, which determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.

At Higher Levels

Use the higher-level numbers in the stat block.

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