Player's Handbook

Raise Dead

A 5th-level priest spell.

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At a glance

Level5
SchoolNecromancy
SphereNecromantic
Range30 yds.
ComponentsV / S
DurationPermanent
Casting time1 rd.
Area of effect1 person
Saving throwSpecial
ReversibleYes
SourcePHB

Description

. Restores life to a dead humanoid (touch) who has been dead no longer than a few days per caster ; the body must be reasonably whole, the soul willing, and the revived creature must survive a system-shock-style resurrection check, losing 1 point of and needing bed rest. Reverse (slay living) attempts to kill a living touched creature ( vs. spell or die). : the holy symbol.

Flavour

The priest calls a departed soul back into its body, restoring life to one not too long dead.