False Life1st-level Necromancy
A 1st-level necromancy spell for sorcerers and wizards.
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False Life
1st-level Necromancy
False Life
Components: V, S, M (a small amount of alcohol or distilled spirits)
Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration.
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Sorcerer · level 1 · pre-filled
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Related Spells
Same level, or same school.
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False Life, Answered
What level spell is False Life in 5e?
False Life is a 1st-level necromancy spell, so casting it costs a 1st-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast False Life?
False Life appears on the sorcerer and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
Does False Life require concentration?
No. False Life does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 1 hour.
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