Minor Illusion
You create a sound or an image of an object within range that lasts for the duration. The illusion ends if you dismiss it or cast the spell again. If you create a sound, its volume can range from a whisper to a scream and can be any sound you choose. If you create an image, it must be no larger than a 5-foot cube and is purely visual - it has no sound, smell, or other sensory effects. Physical interaction reveals it as an illusion.
At a Glance
Level
Cantrip
School
Illusion
Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Duration
1 minute
Concentration
No
How Minor Illusion Works
| Casting Time | 1 action |
|---|---|
| Range | 30 feet |
| Components | S, M (a bit of fleece) |
| Duration | 1 minute |
| Saving Throw | Investigation check to discern it's an illusion |
Available to:
BardSorcererWarlockWizard
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Creating images that move or make sound - the illusion is completely static
Common Mistake
Making images larger than a 5-foot cube or trying to create multiple objects at once
Common Mistake
Forgetting that physical interaction automatically reveals it - you can't hide behind it from attacks
DM Tips
DM Tip
Reward creative uses like creating distractions, fake walls, or alarming sounds
DM Tip
A creature must use its action to make an Investigation check to determine it's an illusion
Sources & Further Reading
- Minor Illusion — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD text
- Minor Illusion — Roll20 Compendium — Structured reference
- Minor Illusion — D&D Beyond — Official digital reference