Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Insect Plague 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Insect Plague is a 5th-level Conjuration spell for Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 300 feet. Duration: Up to 10 minutes. It deals 4d10 Piercing damage at its base level.



Insect Plague

5th-level Conjuration
Casting Time 1 action
Range 300 feet
Components V, S, M (A few grains of sugar, some kernels of grain, and a smear of fat.)
Duration Concentration, Up to 10 minutes

Swarming, biting locusts fill a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The sphere spreads around corners. The sphere remains for the duration, and its area is lightly obscured. The sphere's area is difficult terrain.

When the area appears, each creature in it must make a constitution saving throw. A creature takes 4d10 piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature must also make this saving throw when it enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there.

At Higher Levels:

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 5th.


Damage Type: Piercing  ·  Piercing Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 5: 4d10
  • Level 6: 5d10
  • Level 7: 6d10
  • Level 8: 7d10
  • Level 9: 8d10
Saving Throw:
CON
(On success: half)
Area of Effect:
20 ft. sphere

Classes:
Subclasses:
Land

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Insect Plague in D&D 5e?

Insect Plague is available to the following classes: Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer. It is also available to these subclasses: Land.

Is Insect Plague a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

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

What level is Insect Plague in D&D 5e?

Insect Plague is a 5th-level Conjuration spell.

How much damage does Insect Plague do in D&D 5e?

Insect Plague deals 4d10 Piercing 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 Insect Plague in D&D 5e?

Insect Plague has a range of 300 feet and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

This resource contains useful selections. You can find the complete documentation here: System Reference Document. (v5.1 2014)