Illusory Script
1st-level Illusion
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Illusory Script is a 1st-level illusion spell in D&D 5e (2024). You write on parchment, paper, or another suitable material and imbue it with an illusion that lasts for the duration. To you and any creatures you designate when you cast the spell, the writing appears normal, seems to be written in your hand, and…
- Casting Time
- 1 minute
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- S, M (ink worth 10+ GP, which the spell consumes)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Ritual
- Yes
- Classes
- Bard, Warlock, Wizard
You write on parchment, paper, or another suitable material and imbue it with an illusion that lasts for the duration. To you and any creatures you designate when you cast the spell, the writing appears normal, seems to be written in your hand, and conveys whatever meaning you intended when you wrote the text. To all others, the writing appears as if it were written in an unknown or magical script that is unintelligible. Alternatively, the illusion can alter the meaning, handwriting, and language of the text, though the language must be one you know. If the spell is dispelled, the original script and the illusion both disappear. A creature that has Truesight can read the hidden message.
Common questions
What level is Illusory Script?
Illusory Script is a 1st-level illusion spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Illusory Script?
Illusory Script has a casting time of 1 minute, with a range of Touch.
Does Illusory Script require concentration?
No. Illusory Script does not require concentration.
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