Create or Destroy Water

1st-level Transmutation

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

Create or Destroy Water is a 1st-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You do one of the following:

Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a mix of water and sand)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Druid

You do one of the following:

Using a higher-level spell slot

You create or destroy 10 additional gallons of water, or the size of the Cube increases by 5 feet, for each spell slot level above 1.

Common questions

What level is Create or Destroy Water?

Create or Destroy Water is a 1st-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Create or Destroy Water?

Create or Destroy Water has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.

Does Create or Destroy Water require concentration?

No. Create or Destroy Water does not require concentration.

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