Stinking Cloud
3rd-level Conjuration
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Stinking Cloud is a 3rd-level conjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). You create a 20-foot-radius Sphere of yellow, nauseating gas centered on a point within range. The cloud is Heavily Obscured. The cloud lingers in the air for the duration or until a strong wind (such as the one created by Gust of Wind) disperses it…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 90 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a rotten egg)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard
You create a 20-foot-radius Sphere of yellow, nauseating gas centered on a point within range. The cloud is Heavily Obscured. The cloud lingers in the air for the duration or until a strong wind (such as the one created by Gust of Wind) disperses it. Each creature that starts its turn in the Sphere must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition until the end of the current turn. While Poisoned in this way, the creature can't take an action or a Bonus Action.
Common questions
What level is Stinking Cloud?
Stinking Cloud is a 3rd-level conjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Stinking Cloud?
Stinking Cloud has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 90 feet.
Does Stinking Cloud require concentration?
Yes. Stinking Cloud requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.