2nd Level

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Earthbind

• Level: 2nd-level
• School: Transmutation
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 300 feet
• Components: V
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Description

Earthbind is a 2nd-level transmutation spell that allows the caster to restrict the movement of flying creatures, forcing them to descend to the ground.

Effects:

• Target: The spell targets one creature within range that the caster can see.
• Saving Throw: The target must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target's flying speed (if any) is reduced to 0 feet for the spell's duration.
• Descent: If the target is airborne when it fails the saving throw, it descends at a rate of 60 feet per round until it reaches the ground or the spell ends.
• Non-Flying Creatures: The spell has no effect on creatures that are not currently flying or using flight to stay aloft.

Components:

• Verbal (V): The caster must speak an incantation that magically binds the target to the earth.

Strategic Applications:

• Anti-Flyer: Earthbind is particularly effective against flying enemies, such as dragons or airborne spellcasters, grounding them and preventing them from using their flight to their advantage.
• Control: By forcing a flying creature to the ground, the caster can deny it the ability to escape or attack from an elevated position, making it vulnerable to ground-based attacks.
• Tactical Positioning: Grounding an enemy can change the dynamics of a battle, especially in environments where flight offers a significant advantage.

Limitations:

• Single Target: The spell affects only one creature at a time, limiting its use in encounters with multiple flying enemies.
• Saving Throw: The effectiveness of Earthbind relies on the target failing its Strength saving throw, making it less reliable against creatures with high Strength.
• Concentration: The spell requires concentration, so the caster cannot maintain another concentration spell simultaneously.

Notes:

• Earthbind is a valuable tool for parties that lack other means of dealing with flying enemies, especially at lower levels.
• The spell's long range (300 feet) allows the caster to target enemies from a safe distance, often before they can close in on the party.
• While the spell does not cause damage, its ability to force a flying creature to the ground can significantly alter the flow of combat, allowing melee-focused allies to engage the enemy directly.

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Dust Devil

• Level: 2nd-level
• School: Conjuration
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 60 feet
• Components: V, S, M (a pinch of dust)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Description

Dust Devil is a 2nd-level conjuration spell that allows the caster to create a swirling vortex of wind and dust, which can be used to hinder and damage enemies.

Effects:

• Creation: The caster conjures a dust devil, a small whirlwind of air and dust, in an unoccupied 5-foot cube within range.
• Movement: On each of the caster's turns, as a bonus action, they can move the dust devil up to 30 feet in any direction.
• Damage: Any creature that ends its turn within 5 feet of the dust devil must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 1d8 bludgeoning damage and is pushed 10 feet away from the dust devil. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pushed.
• Difficult Terrain: The area within 10 feet of the dust devil is considered difficult terrain due to the swirling debris.
• Size: The dust devil is small, occupying a single 5-foot space.

Components:

• Verbal (V): The caster must speak an incantation to summon the elemental forces of wind and dust.
• Somatic (S): The caster uses gestures to direct the swirling winds.
• Material (M): A pinch of dust, symbolizing the material form of the whirlwind, is required.

Strategic Applications:

• Area Control: Dust Devil can be used to control the battlefield by creating difficult terrain and pushing enemies away from key locations.
• Crowd Control: The spell can disrupt groups of enemies, forcing them to make saving throws and potentially pushing them out of advantageous positions.
• Environmental Interaction: The dust devil can interact with loose debris in the environment, creating visual obstructions or spreading flammable materials.

Limitations:

• Concentration: The spell requires concentration, meaning the caster cannot maintain another concentration spell simultaneously.
• Limited Damage: While the spell deals damage, its primary utility is in battlefield control rather than raw damage output.
• Small Area of Effect: The dust devil only affects a 5-foot cube, so its impact is limited to a small area.

Notes:

• Dust Devil is particularly useful for spellcasters who focus on controlling the battlefield and disrupting enemy formations.
• The ability to move the dust devil each turn allows for flexibility in applying pressure to different areas of the battlefield.
• The spell's interaction with difficult terrain makes it a good choice for slowing down pursuing enemies or controlling chokepoints.

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Dragon's Breath

• Level: 2nd-level
• School: Transmutation
• Casting Time: 1 bonus action
• Range: Touch
• Components: V, S, M (a hot pepper)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Description

Dragon's Breath is a versatile transmutation spell that grants a creature the ability to exhale a damaging breath attack, mimicking the breath weapon of a dragon.

Effects:

• Target: You touch one willing creature, and that creature gains the ability to use a breath weapon.
• Breath Weapon: As an action, the affected creature can exhale energy of a chosen type in a 15-foot cone.
• Damage: The breath weapon deals 3d6 damage of the chosen type. Affected creatures must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking full damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.
• Damage Type: When casting the spell, you choose one of the following damage types:
  • Acid
  • Cold
  • Fire
  • Lightning
  • Poison

Components:

• Verbal (V): The caster must speak an incantation to grant the breath weapon.
• Somatic (S): Gestures are required to imbue the target with the draconic power.
• Material (M): A hot pepper is consumed upon casting, symbolizing the fiery nature of dragon's breath.

Strategic Applications:

• Offensive Flexibility: The spell allows the caster to choose from multiple damage types, making it adaptable to different enemy resistances and vulnerabilities.
• AoE Damage: The 15-foot cone can hit multiple enemies at once, making it effective against groups of foes.
• Utility: The spell can be cast on any willing creature, including allies, summoned creatures, or even the caster themselves, providing flexibility in its application.

Limitations:

• Concentration: The spell requires concentration, limiting the caster's ability to maintain other concentration spells simultaneously.
• Range: The breath weapon has a limited range of 15 feet, requiring the affected creature to be close to enemies.
• Action Cost: The breath weapon uses the affected creature's action, which may limit other actions they can take during their turn.

Notes:

• Dragon's Breath is a useful spell for providing non-spellcasting allies with a potent area-of-effect attack.
• The ability to choose the damage type makes it an excellent option for exploiting enemy weaknesses or avoiding resistances.
• The spell's bonus action casting time allows the caster to quickly empower an ally or themselves and still take other actions in the same turn.
• Ideal for use in situations where multiple enemies are clustered together, such as in narrow corridors or when surrounded.

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• Aganazzar's Scorcher

  • School: Evocation
  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 30 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (a red dragon's scale)
  • Duration: Instantaneous
  • Description:
    • A line of roaring flame 30 feet long and 5 feet wide emanates from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d8 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

• Dust Devil

  • School: Conjuration
  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 60 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (a pinch of dust)
  • Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
  • Description:
    • Choose an unoccupied 5-foot cube of air that you can see within range. An elemental force resembling a dust devil appears in the cube and lasts for the spell’s duration. Any creature that ends its turn within 5 feet of the dust devil must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 1d8 bludgeoning damage and is pushed 10 feet away.