Major Image
3rd-level Illusion
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Major Image is a 3rd-level illusion spell in D&D 5e (2024). You create the image of an object, a creature, or some other visible phenomenon that is no larger than a 20-foot Cube. The image appears at a spot that you can see within range and lasts for the duration. It seems real, including sounds, smells, and…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a bit of fleece)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
You create the image of an object, a creature, or some other visible phenomenon that is no larger than a 20-foot Cube. The image appears at a spot that you can see within range and lasts for the duration. It seems real, including sounds, smells, and temperature appropriate to the thing depicted, but it can't deal damage or cause conditions. If you are within range of the illusion, you can take a Magic action to cause the image to move to any other spot within range. As the image changes location, you can alter its appearance so that its movements appear natural for the image. For example, if you create an image of a creature and move it, you can alter the image so that it appears to be walking. Similarly, you can cause the illusion to make different sounds at different times, even making it carry on a conversation, for example. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, for things can pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image, and its other sensory qualities become faint to the creature.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The spell lasts until dispelled, without requiring Concentration, if cast with a level 4+ spell slot.
Common questions
What level is Major Image?
Major Image is a 3rd-level illusion spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Major Image?
Major Image has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 120 feet.
Does Major Image require concentration?
Yes. Major Image requires concentration, lasting 10 minutes.
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