Blight

4th-level Necromancy

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

Blight is a 4th-level necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024). A creature that you can see within range makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Plant creature automatically fails the save. Alternatively, target a nonmagical plant that…

Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Damage Type
Necrotic
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

A creature that you can see within range makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Plant creature automatically fails the save. Alternatively, target a nonmagical plant that isn't a creature, such as a tree or shrub. It doesn't make a save; it simply withers and dies.

Using a higher-level spell slot

The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 4.

Common questions

What level is Blight?

Blight is a 4th-level necromancy spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Blight?

Blight has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.

Does Blight require concentration?

No. Blight does not require concentration.

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