Prestidigitation vs Thaumaturgy
The two flagship "magical effect" cantrips — wizard vs. cleric flavour.
Prestidigitation
- Level
- Cantrip
- School
- Transmutation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 10 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Up to 1 Hour
- Concentration
- No
- Ritual
- No
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
You create a magical effect within range. Choose the effect from the options below. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its non-instantaneous effects active at a time. You create an instantaneous, harmless sensory effect, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, faint musical notes, or an odd odor. You instantaneously light or snuff out a cand
Full entry →Thaumaturgy
- Level
- Cantrip
- School
- Transmutation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 30 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Up to 1 Minute
- Concentration
- No
- Ritual
- No
- Classes
- Cleric
You manifest a minor wonder within range. You create one of the effects below within range. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its 1-minute effects active at a time. You alter the appearance of your eyes for 1 Minute. Your voice booms up to three times as loud as normal for 1 Minute. For the duration, you have Advantage on Charisma (Intimidation)
Full entry →Which one should you pick?
- Pick Prestidigitation: Pick Prestidigitation for sensory effects, minor cleaning, and small object changes.
- Pick Thaumaturgy: Pick Thaumaturgy for booming voice, tremors, doors flying open — temple/cleric vibes.
- Tiebreaker: Prestidigitation has six concurrent effects; Thaumaturgy has three. Both are roleplay multipliers.