Message
Transmutation Cantrip
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Message is a transmutation cantrip spell in D&D 5e (2024). You point toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target (and only the target) hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only you can hear. You can cast this spell through solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- S, M (a copper wire)
- Duration
- 1 round
- Classes
- Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
You point toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target (and only the target) hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only you can hear. You can cast this spell through solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it is beyond the barrier. Magical silence; 1 foot of stone, metal, or wood; or a thin sheet of lead blocks the spell.
Common questions
What level is Message?
Message is a cantrip (level 0) from the Transmutation school in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Message?
Message has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 120 feet.
Does Message require concentration?
No. Message does not require concentration.
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