Mending
This spell repairs a single break or tear in an object you touch, such as a broken chain link, two halves of a broken key, a torn cloak, or a leaking wineskin. As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it, leaving no trace of the former damage. This spell can physically repair a magic item or construct, but the spell can't restore magic to such an object.
At a Glance
Level
Cantrip
School
Transmutation
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Concentration
No
How Mending Works
| Casting Time | 1 minute |
|---|---|
| Range | Touch |
| Components | V, S, M (two lodestones) |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
Available to:
BardClericDruidSorcererWizard
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Trying to repair magic items' magical properties - it only fixes physical damage
Common Mistake
Attempting to mend breaks larger than 1 foot
Common Mistake
Thinking it can restore destroyed objects - both pieces must be present
Common Mistake
Forgetting the 1-minute casting time
DM Tips
DM Tip
Great utility cantrip for fixing broken equipment, torn maps, cracked vials, etc.
DM Tip
Can be used creatively for puzzles - repairing broken mechanisms or torn letters
DM Tip
Consider whether multiple castings can repair larger breaks (adjacent 1-foot sections)
DM Tip
Useful for repairing damaged armor or weapons after combat
Sources & Further Reading
- Mending — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD text
- Mending — Roll20 Compendium — Structured reference
- Mending — D&D Beyond — Official digital reference