Heroism
Level 1 · Enchantment
- Concentration
- Control
- Buff
Heroism (bard and paladin) casts from a 1st-level slot in the enchantment school. Cast time: Action. Range Touch, components V/S, duration up to 1 minute. Marked concentration. Effect: A willing creature you touch is imbued with bravery. At higher levels: You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.
Stat Block
- Level
- 1
- School
- Enchantment
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- up to 1 Minute
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- Yes
- Classes
- Bard, Paladin
- Material
- —
Description
A willing creature you touch is imbued with bravery. Until the spell ends, the creature is immune to the Frightened condition and gains Temporary Hit Points equal to your spellcasting ability modifier at the start of each of its turns.
5e (2014) vs 2024 changes
This spell has both a 5e (2014) and 2024 Player's Handbook version. Doungim shows the current 2024 stat block above. Differences between editions typically affect components, range, or scaling — check both source books for the table.
Doungim Lore
School Fit
Enchantment magic is the great cheating school of the casters. Its spells reach where no martial weapon and no fireball can. The school tag on Heroism is earned by the target it actually affects — the spell rewrites a sentient creature's intent or perception. At level 1, Heroism is affordable in any caster's daily plan.
Class Fit
- Bard: On a Bard sheet, Heroism competes with Counterspell, Greater Invisibility, and Polymorph for known-spell budget. Pick it when those don't fit the day's planned arc. Heroism scales when upcast — see the higher-level note on the spell page.
- Paladin: Channel Divinity is the Paladin's Action-cost competitor in encounter math; Heroism earns its slot when it complements rather than conflicts. At higher spell-slot levels Heroism grows — refer to the upcast clause for the exact terms.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Heroism
- What level spell is Heroism?
- The spell Heroism is a level 1 spell in the Enchantment school. Bard, Paladin all have access to it.
- What is the range of Heroism?
- Heroism has a range of Touch — the caster must be in contact with the target to cast it.
- Is Heroism a concentration spell?
- Heroism runs on concentration for up to 1 minute. The caster can drop it on their next turn or lose it to a failed save after taking damage.
- What components and casting time does Heroism need?
- To cast Heroism: Heroism is cast with V, S with a standard Action.
- Can Heroism be upcast?
- Heroism scales when upcast: You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.