Dragon's Breath
2nd-level Transmutation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Dragon's Breath is a 2nd-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You touch one willing creature, and choose Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. Until the spell ends, the target can take a Magic action to exhale a 15-foot Cone. Each creature in that area makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the…
- Casting Time
- bonus-action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S, M (a hot pepper)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
You touch one willing creature, and choose Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. Until the spell ends, the target can take a Magic action to exhale a 15-foot Cone. Each creature in that area makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the chosen type on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 2.
Common questions
What level is Dragon's Breath?
Dragon's Breath is a 2nd-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Dragon's Breath?
Dragon's Breath has a casting time of bonus-action, with a range of Touch.
Does Dragon's Breath require concentration?
Yes. Dragon's Breath requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.