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.