Gentle Repose is a 2nd-level Necromancy spell for Cleric, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: Touch. Duration: 10 days.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Repose is available to the following classes: Cleric, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Lore.
No, Gentle Repose does not require concentration. It lasts 10 days.
Gentle Repose is a 2nd-level Necromancy spell.
Gentle Repose has a range of Touch and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.
Yes, Gentle Repose can be cast as a ritual. Ritual casting takes an extra 10 minutes but does not expend a spell slot.