Water Breathing

3rd-level Transmutation

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Water Breathing is a 3rd-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). This spell grants up to ten willing creatures of your choice within range the ability to breathe underwater until the spell ends. Affected creatures also retain their normal mode of respiration.

Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a short reed)
Duration
24 hours
Ritual
Yes
Classes
Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard

This spell grants up to ten willing creatures of your choice within range the ability to breathe underwater until the spell ends. Affected creatures also retain their normal mode of respiration.

Common questions

What level is Water Breathing?

Water Breathing is a 3rd-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Water Breathing?

Water Breathing has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.

Does Water Breathing require concentration?

No. Water Breathing does not require concentration.

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