Vicious Mockery
Enchantment Cantrip
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Vicious Mockery is an enchantment cantrip spell in D&D 5e (2024). You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle enchantments at one creature you can see or hear within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d6 Psychic damage and have Disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Psychic
- Classes
- Bard
You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle enchantments at one creature you can see or hear within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d6 Psychic damage and have Disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6).
Common questions
What level is Vicious Mockery?
Vicious Mockery is a cantrip (level 0) from the Enchantment school in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Vicious Mockery?
Vicious Mockery has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 60 feet.
Does Vicious Mockery require concentration?
No. Vicious Mockery does not require concentration.