Continual Flame
2nd-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Continual Flame is a 2nd-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). A flame springs from an object that you touch. The effect casts Bright Light in a 20-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 20 feet. It looks like a regular flame, but it creates no heat and consumes no fuel. The flame can be covered or hidden but…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S, M (ruby dust worth 50+ GP, which the spell consumes)
- Duration
- until dispelled
- Classes
- Cleric, Druid, Wizard
A flame springs from an object that you touch. The effect casts Bright Light in a 20-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 20 feet. It looks like a regular flame, but it creates no heat and consumes no fuel. The flame can be covered or hidden but not smothered or quenched.
Common questions
What level is Continual Flame?
Continual Flame is a 2nd-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Continual Flame?
Continual Flame has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Touch.
Does Continual Flame require concentration?
No. Continual Flame does not require concentration.
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