Suggestion
2nd-level Enchantment
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Suggestion is a 2nd-level enchantment spell in D&D 5e (2024). You suggest a course of activity - described in no more than 25 words - to one creature you can see within range that can hear and understand you. The suggestion must sound achievable and not involve anything that would obviously deal damage to the target…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, M (a drop of honey)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 8 hours
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
You suggest a course of activity - described in no more than 25 words - to one creature you can see within range that can hear and understand you. The suggestion must sound achievable and not involve anything that would obviously deal damage to the target or its allies. For example, you could say, "Fetch the key to the cult's treasure vault, and give the key to me." Or you could say, "Stop fighting, leave this library peacefully, and don't return." The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Charmed condition for the duration or until you or your allies deal damage to the target. The Charmed target pursues the suggestion to the best of its ability. The suggested activity can continue for the entire duration, but if the suggested activity can be completed in a shorter time, the spell ends for the target upon completing it.
Common questions
What level is Suggestion?
Suggestion is a 2nd-level enchantment spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Suggestion?
Suggestion has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.
Does Suggestion require concentration?
Yes. Suggestion requires concentration, lasting 8 hours.
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