Revivify
You touch a creature that has died within the last minute. That creature returns to life with 1 hit point. This spell can't return to life a creature that has died of old age, nor can it restore any missing body parts.
At a Glance
Level
3rd
School
Necromancy
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Concentration
No
How Revivify Works
| Casting Time | 1 action |
|---|---|
| Range | Touch |
| Components | V, S, M (diamonds worth 300 gp, which the spell consumes) |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
Available to:
ClericPaladin
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Forgetting the 1-minute time limit after death
Common Mistake
Not having the 300 gp diamond material component available
Common Mistake
Trying to revive creatures missing vital body parts (head, heart, etc.)
Common Mistake
Forgetting the diamond is consumed, not reusable
DM Tips
DM Tip
This spell dramatically reduces lethality once the party reaches 5th level
DM Tip
Consider whether diamonds are readily available for purchase in your setting
DM Tip
The 1-minute timer creates tension when a PC dies - can they reach them in time?
DM Tip
Some campaigns house-rule longer casting times to maintain death's stakes
Sources & Further Reading
- Revivify — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD text
- Revivify — Roll20 Compendium — Structured reference
- Revivify — D&D Beyond — Official digital reference