Insect Plague
5th-level Conjuration
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Insect Plague is a 5th-level conjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). Swarming locusts fill a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The Sphere remains for the duration, and its area is Lightly Obscured and Difficult Terrain. When the swarm appears, each creature in it makes a Constitution…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 300 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a locust)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Damage Type
- Piercing
- Classes
- Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer
Swarming locusts fill a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The Sphere remains for the duration, and its area is Lightly Obscured and Difficult Terrain. When the swarm appears, each creature in it makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 4d10 Piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature also makes this save when it enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there. A creature makes this save only once per turn.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 5.
Common questions
What level is Insect Plague?
Insect Plague is a 5th-level conjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Insect Plague?
Insect Plague has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 300 feet.
Does Insect Plague require concentration?
Yes. Insect Plague requires concentration, lasting 10 minutes.
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