Conjure Woodland Beings

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Druid, Ranger
• Components: V S M
• Concentration: Yes
• Duration: Concentration, Up to 1 hour
• Higher Spell Slot Desc: When you cast this spell using certain higher-level Spell Slots, you choose one of the summoning options above, and more creatures appear: twice as many with a 6th-level slot and three times as many with an 8th-level slot.
• Level: 4
• Material: One holly berry per creature summoned
• Name: Conjure Woodland Beings
• Range: 60 feet
• School: Conjuration
• Target: Unoccupied spaces that you can see within range

You summon fey creatures that appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears.

• One fey creature of challenge rating 2 or lower

• Two fey creatures of challenge rating 1 or lower

• Four fey creatures of challenge rating 1/2 or lower

• Eight fey creatures of challenge rating 1/4 or lower

A summoned creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The summoned creatures are friendly to you and your companions. Roll initiative for the summoned creatures as a group, which have their own turns. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The DM has the creatures' statistics.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using certain higher-level spell slots, you choose one of the summoning options above, and more creatures appear - twice as many with a 6th-level slot and three times as many with an 8th-level slot.

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The SendingStone review

The Conjure Woodland Beings spell has been a contentious topic within the D&D community, with players and DMs alike debating its usefulness and potential for abuse. Some argue that it is overpowered, allowing Druids (and sometimes Rangers) to summon creatures that can easily overwhelm enemies or complete tasks with ease. Others argue that it is simply a fun and flavorful spell that encourages creativity and strategy in combat.

One potential issue with the spell is its lack of specific guidelines for the DM on what creatures should be summoned. This has led to some players abusing the spell by summoning high-level fey or creatures with powerful abilities, while others have used it to summon harmless creatures for non-combat purposes. Some DMs may choose to restrict the spell's use or set their own guidelines to prevent such abuse.

Overall, while the Conjure Woodland Beings spell can be a powerful tool in the hands of a skilled Druid or Ranger, it ultimately comes down to the DM's discretion on how it is used. Like any spell or ability, it should be used in a fair and balanced manner, taking into account both the challenge of the encounter and the player's level and abilities.

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

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