Darkness

SpellXPHBp. 2602024SRD
Level
2 · Evocation
Casting time
1 action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, M (bat fur and a piece of coal)
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes

For the duration, magical Darkness spreads from a point within range and fills a 15-foot-radius Sphere. Darkvision can't see through it, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it.

Alternatively, you cast the spell on an object that isn't being worn or carried, causing the Darkness to fill a 15-foot Emanation originating from that object. Covering that object with something opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the Darkness.

If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of Bright Light or Dim Light created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.

Raw data
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    "For the duration, magical {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB} spreads from a point within range and fills a 15-foot-radius {@variantrule Sphere [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Sphere}. {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} can't see through it, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it.",
    "Alternatively, you cast the spell on an object that isn't being worn or carried, causing the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB} to fill a 15-foot {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation} originating from that object. Covering that object with something opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB}.",
    "If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of {@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} or {@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled."
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