Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Cloudkill 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Cloudkill is a 5th-level Conjuration spell for Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 120 feet. Duration: Up to 10 minutes. It deals 5d8 Poison damage at its base level.



Cloudkill

5th-level Conjuration
Casting Time 1 action
Range 120 feet
Components V, S
Duration Concentration, Up to 10 minutes

You create a 20-foot-radius sphere of poisonous, yellow-green fog centered on a point you choose within range. The fog spreads around corners. It lasts for the duration or until strong wind disperses the fog, ending the spell. Its area is heavily obscured.

When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, that creature must make a constitution saving throw. The creature takes 5d8 poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe.

The fog moves 10 feet away from you at the start of each of your turns, rolling along the surface of the ground. The vapors, being heavier than air, sink to the lowest level of the land, even pouring down openings.

At Higher Levels:

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.


Damage Type: Poison  ·  Poison Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 5: 5d8
  • Level 6: 6d8
  • Level 7: 7d8
  • Level 8: 8d8
  • Level 9: 9d8
Saving Throw:
CON
(On success: half)
Area of Effect:
20 ft. sphere

Classes:
Subclasses:
Land

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Cloudkill in D&D 5e?

Cloudkill is available to the following classes: Sorcerer, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Land.

Is Cloudkill a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

Yes, Cloudkill requires concentration and lasts up to Up to 10 minutes.

What level is Cloudkill in D&D 5e?

Cloudkill is a 5th-level Conjuration spell.

How much damage does Cloudkill do in D&D 5e?

Cloudkill deals 5d8 Poison 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 Cloudkill in D&D 5e?

Cloudkill has a range of 120 feet and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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