Tiny Hut
Level 3 · Evocation
- Ritual
- AOE
Tiny Hut occupies the evocation school at level 3, available to bard and wizard. Cast time: 1 Minute. Range Self, components V/S/M, duration 8 hours. Material: a crystal bead. Marked ritual. Effect: A 10-foot Emanation springs into existence around you and remains stationary for the duration.
Stat Block
- Level
- 3
- School
- Evocation
- Casting Time
- 1 Minute
- Range / Area
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Ritual
- Yes
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Bard, Wizard
- Material
- a crystal bead
Description
A 10-foot Emanation springs into existence around you and remains stationary for the duration. The spell fails when you cast it if the Emanation isn't big enough to fully encapsulate all creatures in its area. Creatures and objects within the Emanation when you cast the spell can move through it freely. All other creatures and objects are barred from passing through it. Spells of level 3 or lower can't be cast through it, and the effects of such spells can't extend into it. The atmosphere inside the Emanation is comfortable and dry, regardless of the weather outside. Until the spell ends, you can command the interior to have Dim Light or Darkness (no action required). The Emanation is opaque from the outside and of any color you choose, but it's transparent from the inside. The spell ends early if you leave the Emanation or if you cast it again.
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
The school of Evocation is the school of options visible at the cast. The cone, the line, the sphere — Evocation spells show their geometry, and the caster decides who is inside it. What lands Tiny Hut in Evocation is the spell focuses magical energy into a visible, immediate effect. At level 3, Tiny Hut sits in the mid-tier slot competition.
Class Fit
- Bard: College of Valor and College of Swords Bards lean toward melee — Tiny Hut earns its slot if it works inside or around weapon-attack turns.
- Wizard: Arcane Recovery returns one or two slots on a short rest. Tiny Hut's slot cost is therefore not exactly what the slot column says.
Tactical play (Doungim editorial)
Impenetrable 10-foot hemisphere for 8 hours. Mandatory long-rest enabler in any dungeon. Ritual cast — no slot cost if you have 10 spare minutes.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiny Hut
- What level spell is Tiny Hut?
- Tiny Hut sits at level 3 in the Evocation school of magic, prepared by Bard, Wizard.
- What is the range of Tiny Hut?
- As a self-target spell, Tiny Hut affects only the caster.
- How long does Tiny Hut last?
- Tiny Hut lasts 8 hours. It does not require concentration, so the caster can run other concentration spells alongside it.
- What components and casting time does Tiny Hut need?
- Note: the cast needs V, S, M. Beyond that — Material component: a crystal bead; Tiny Hut can be cast as a ritual: an extra 10 minutes of casting time, no spell slot consumed; the casting time is 1 minute (not a standard Action).