Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Black Tentacles 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Black Tentacles is a 4th-level Conjuration spell for Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 90 feet. Duration: Up to 1 minute. It deals 3d6 Bludgeoning damage at its base level.



Black Tentacles

4th-level Conjuration
Casting Time 1 action
Range 90 feet
Components V, S, M (A piece of tentacle from a giant octopus or a giant squid)
Duration Concentration, Up to 1 minute

Squirming, ebony tentacles fill a 20-foot square on ground that you can see within range. For the duration, these tentacles turn the ground in the area into difficult terrain.

When a creature enters the affected area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, the creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning damage and be restrained by the tentacles until the spell ends. A creature that starts its turn in the area and is already restrained by the tentacles takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage.

A creature restrained by the tentacles can use its action to make a Strength or Dexterity check (its choice) against your spell save DC. On a success, it frees itself.


Damage Type: Bludgeoning  ·  Bludgeoning Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 4: 3d6
Saving Throw:
DEX
(On success: none)
Area of Effect:
20 ft. cube

Classes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Black Tentacles in D&D 5e?

Black Tentacles is available to the following classes: Wizard.

Is Black Tentacles a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

Yes, Black Tentacles requires concentration and lasts up to Up to 1 minute.

What level is Black Tentacles in D&D 5e?

Black Tentacles is a 4th-level Conjuration spell.

How much damage does Black Tentacles do in D&D 5e?

Black Tentacles deals 3d6 Bludgeoning damage at its base level in D&D 5th Edition. Its damage increases when you cast it with a higher-level slot.

What is the range and casting time of Black Tentacles in D&D 5e?

Black Tentacles has a range of 90 feet and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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