Awaken

5th-level Transmutation

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Awaken is a 5th-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You spend the casting time tracing magical pathways within a precious gemstone, and then touch the target. The target must be either a Beast or Plant creature with an Intelligence of 3 or less or a natural plant that isn't a creature. The target gains an…

Casting Time
1 hour
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (an agate worth 1,000+ GP, which the spell consumes)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Druid

You spend the casting time tracing magical pathways within a precious gemstone, and then touch the target. The target must be either a Beast or Plant creature with an Intelligence of 3 or less or a natural plant that isn't a creature. The target gains an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak one language you know. If the target is a natural plant, it becomes a Plant creature and gains the ability to move its limbs, roots, vines, creepers, and so forth, and it gains senses similar to a human's. The GM chooses statistics appropriate for the awakened Plant, such as the statistics for the Awakened Shrub or Awakened Tree in "Monsters." The awakened target has the Charmed condition for 30 days or until you or your allies deal damage to it. When that condition ends, the awakened creature chooses its attitude toward you.

Common questions

What level is Awaken?

Awaken is a 5th-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Awaken?

Awaken has a casting time of 1 hour, with a range of Touch.

Does Awaken require concentration?

No. Awaken does not require concentration.

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