False Life
1st-level Necromancy
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
False Life is a 1st-level necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024). You gain 2d4 + 4 Temporary Hit Points.
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M (a drop of alcohol)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
You gain 2d4 + 4 Temporary Hit Points.
Using a higher-level spell slot
You gain 5 additional Temporary Hit Points for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is False Life?
False Life is a 1st-level necromancy spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of False Life?
False Life has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does False Life require concentration?
No. False Life does not require concentration.
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