This new spell for Dungeons & Dragons creates dozens of scurrying hands that can help you or hinder an enemy.
Helping Hands
2nd level conjuration
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a fingernail)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You call forth spirits that take the form of scurrying disembodied hands. The hands appear in a 5 foot space within range and can occupy another creature’s space. Hostile creatures that move into or start their turn in the same space as the hands have disadvantage on attack rolls and dexterity saving throws as the hands crawl over them. You or a friendly creature in the same space as the hands have advantage on strength checks and saving throws due to assistance from the hands.
As a bonus action, you can move the hands up to 30 feet. You can also use the hands to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, or retrieve an item. The hands can’t attack, activate magic items, or carry more than 10 pounds. The hands vanish if they are ever more than 30 feet away from you.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, choose 1 option:
- The range increases by 30 feet for each slot level above 2nd.
or - The duration increases by 1 minute for each slot level above 2nd.
At Master Level. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th-7th level, the hands occupy a 10 foot square space. Also, choose 1 option:
- The range increases by 30 feet for each slot level above 2nd.
or - The duration increases by 1 minute for each slot level above 2nd.
At Epic Level. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 8th or 9th level, the spell no longer requires concentration. The hands occupy a 15 foot square space that is difficult terrain for hostile creatures. Also, choose 1 option:
- The range increases by 30 feet for each slot level above 2nd.
or - The duration increases by 1 minute for each slot level above 2nd.
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
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