Planar Ally
Level 6 · Conjuration
- Summon
Planar Ally (cleric) casts from a 6th-level slot in the conjuration school. Cast time: 10 Minutes. Range 60 feet, components V/S, duration instantaneous. Effect: You beseech an otherworldly entity for aid.
Stat Block
- Level
- 6
- School
- Conjuration
- Casting Time
- 10 Minutes
- Range / Area
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Cleric
- Material
- —
Description
You beseech an otherworldly entity for aid. The being must be known to you: a god, a demon prince, or some other being of cosmic power. That entity sends a Celestial, an Elemental, or a Fiend loyal to it to aid you, making the creature appear in an unoccupied space within range. If you know a specific creature's name, you can speak that name when you cast this spell to request that creature, though you might get a different creature anyway (DM's choice). When the creature appears, it is under no compulsion to behave a particular way. You can ask it to perform a service in exchange for payment, but it isn't obliged to do so. The requested task could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the creature to bargain for its services. Payment can take a variety of forms. A Celestial might require a sizable donation of gold or magic items to an allied temple, while a Fiend might demand a living sacrifice or a gift of treasure. Some creatures might exchange their service for a quest undertaken by you. A task that can be measured in minutes requires a payment worth 100 GP per minute. A task measured in hours requires 1,000 GP per hour. And a task measured in days (up to 10 days) requires 10,000 GP per day. The DM can adjust these payments based on the circumstances under which you cast the spell. If the task is aligned with the creature's ethos, the payment might be halved or even waived. Nonhazardous tasks typically require only half the suggested payment, while especially dangerous tasks might require a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the creature returns to its home plane after reporting back to you if possible. If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature's service, the creature immediately returns to its home plane.
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
Conjuration is the school of making something appear where nothing was. Summoned creatures, conjured objects, opened portals — every spell in the school changes the contents of a space. On the school axis, Planar Ally is Conjuration: the spell places matter or creatures into the world that were not there before the cast. At level 6, Planar Ally is a tier-3 commitment — slots at this level are scarce.
Class Fit
- Cleric: On a Cleric sheet, Planar Ally competes with Bless, Spiritual Weapon, Spirit Guardians, and Healing Word for daily prep slots. 60 feet is enough range that Planar Ally doesn't pull the caster forward.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Planar Ally
- What level spell is Planar Ally?
- The spell Planar Ally is a level 6 spell in the Conjuration school. Cleric all have access to it.
- What is the range of Planar Ally?
- From the caster's position, Planar Ally reaches 60 feet.
- What components and casting time does Planar Ally need?
- The spell uses v, s components. The other notable details — the casting time is 10 minutes (not a standard Action).