False Life

1st-level Necromancy

Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (A small amount of alcohol or distilled spirits.)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you gain 5 additional temporary hit points for each slot level above 1st.

Run your campaign on Tiny RPG

Tiny RPG is a free D&D campaign manager — a map, session notes, and GM tools in one place. Sign in to add False Life to one of your campaigns as a note, or browse the full SRD spell list.

Start a free campaign

Frequently asked questions

What level is False Life in D&D 5e?

False Life is a 1st-level Necromancy spell.

What classes can cast False Life?

Sorcerer, Wizard have False Life on their spell list in the SRD.

What is the casting time and range of False Life?

False Life has a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self. Its duration is 1 hour.