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Bard Level 1 Spells

A bard casts spells woven from words and music, casting any spell prepared from the bard spell list. Learn more about the Bard class.

Enchantment Level 1

Target a Beast that you can see within range.

Class Levels:
Bard Druid Ranger
Enchantment Level 1 Concentration

Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must each make a Charisma saving throw.

Class Levels:
Bard Cleric Warlock
Enchantment Level 1

One Humanoid you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw.

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Bard Druid Wizard Warlock Sorcerer
Illusion Level 1

You launch a dazzling array of flashing, colorful light.

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Bard Wizard Sorcerer
Enchantment Level 1

You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within range.

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Bard Cleric Paladin
Divination Level 1 Ritual

For the duration, you understand the literal meaning of any language that you hear or see signed.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard Warlock Sorcerer
Abjuration Level 1

A creature you touch regains a number of Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.

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Bard Druid Cleric Ranger Paladin
Divination Level 1 Concentration Ritual

For the duration, you sense the presence of magical effects within 30 feet of yourself.

Class Levels:
Bard Druid Cleric Ranger Wizard Paladin Warlock Sorcerer
Illusion Level 1

You make yourself—including your clothing, armor, weapons, and other belongings on your person look different until the spell ends.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard Sorcerer
Enchantment Level 1

One creature of your choice that you can see within range hears a discordant melody in its mind.

Class Levels:
Bard
Evocation Level 1 Concentration

Objects in a 20-foot Cube within range are outlined in blue, green, or violet light (your choice).

Class Levels:
Bard Druid
Transmutation Level 1

Choose up to five falling creatures within range.

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Bard Wizard Sorcerer
Abjuration Level 1

A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains Hit Points equal to 2d4 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.

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Bard Druid Cleric
Enchantment Level 1 Concentration

A willing creature you touch is imbued with bravery.

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Bard Paladin
Enchantment Level 1 Concentration

One creature of your choice that you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard Warlock
Divination Level 1 Ritual

You touch an object throughout the spell's casting.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard
Illusion Level 1 Ritual

You write on parchment, paper, or another suitable material and imbue it with an illusion that lasts for the duration.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard Warlock
Transmutation Level 1

You touch a creature.

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Bard Druid Ranger Wizard
Illusion Level 1 Concentration

You create the image of an object, a creature, or some other visible phenomenon that is no larger than a 15-foot Cube.

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Bard Wizard Sorcerer
Enchantment Level 1 Concentration

Each creature of your choice in a 5-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn, at which point it must repeat the save.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard Sorcerer
Divination Level 1 Ritual

For the duration, you can comprehend and verbally communicate with Beasts, and you can use any of the Influence action's skill options with them.

Class Levels:
Bard Druid Ranger Warlock
Evocation Level 1

You unleash a wave of thunderous energy.

Class Levels:
Bard Druid Wizard Sorcerer
Conjuration Level 1 Ritual

This spell creates an Invisible, mindless, shapeless, Medium force that performs simple tasks at your command until the spell ends.

Class Levels:
Bard Wizard Warlock