Blink

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
• Components: V S
• Duration: 1 minute
• Level: 3
• Name: Blink
• Range: Self
• School: Transmutation
• Target: Self

Roll a d20 at the end of each of your turns for the duration of the spell. On a roll of 11 or higher, you vanish from your current plane of existence and appear in the Ethereal Plane (the spell fails and the casting is wasted if you were already on that plane). At the start of you next turn, and when the spell ends if you are on the Ethereal Plane, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within 10 feet of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). You can dismiss this spell as an action.

While on the Ethereal Plane, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of gray, and you can't see anything more than 60 feet away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the Ethereal Plane. Creature that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you, unless they have the ability to do so.

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The SendingStone review

Blink is a third-level Transmutation spell that allows Sorcerers and Wizards to teleport back and forth between the material plane and the ethereal plane for up to a minute. Some players regard this spell as an essential tool for escaping dangerous situations or moving through environments with traps and enemies. Others, however, argue that its randomness and limited duration make it a risky choice, especially if the player fails to roll well on their d20 checks to determine their location and behavior each round.

Overall, opinions on Blink may depend on a player's individual play style and preferences. Some may enjoy the chance for unpredictable movement and the added element of risk, while others may prefer more reliable spells for their character builds. Regardless, Blink can be a powerful tool in the right situations and can add an exciting dynamic to gameplay.

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Blink is D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) 5th edition content, but other TTRPGs may have their own version such as a Blink Pathfinder edition. Want to use Blink in a VTT (virtual tabletop)? Try out SendingStone for free today!

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