Freedom of Movement
4th-level Abjuration
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Freedom of Movement is a 4th-level abjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). You touch a willing creature. For the duration, the target's movement is unaffected by Difficult Terrain, and spells and other magical effects can neither reduce the target's Speed nor cause the target to have the Paralyzed or Restrained…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S, M (a leather strap)
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Damage Type
- Cold
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid, Ranger
You touch a willing creature. For the duration, the target's movement is unaffected by Difficult Terrain, and spells and other magical effects can neither reduce the target's Speed nor cause the target to have the Paralyzed or Restrained conditions. The target also has a Swim Speed equal to its Speed.
In addition, the target can spend 5 feet of movement to automatically escape from nonmagical restraints, such as manacles or a creature imposing the Grappled condition on it.
Using a higher-level spell slot
You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 4.
Common questions
What level is Freedom of Movement?
Freedom of Movement is a 4th-level abjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Freedom of Movement?
Freedom of Movement has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Touch.
Does Freedom of Movement require concentration?
No. Freedom of Movement does not require concentration.
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