Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. # Scrolls and Spell Scrolls ## Quick Links - [General Spell Scroll rules on D&D Beyond](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5418-spell-scroll) - [Scribing Spell Scrolls on D&D Beyond](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/xgte/downtime-revisited#ScribingaSpellScroll) --- ## Scrolls Scrolls that are not spell scrolls can be used by anyone. Example: [Scroll of Protection](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5398-scroll-of-protection) --- ## Spell Scrolls A spell scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. - If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can cast it without material components. - If not, the scroll is unintelligible. - Casting uses the spell's normal casting time. - Once cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. - Interrupted casting does **not** destroy the scroll. - If concentration is required, you must maintain it. ### Higher-Level Spells If the scroll contains a spell above your casting level: - Make a spellcasting ability check. - DC = 10 + the spell's level. - On failure, the spell fades from the scroll with no effect. ### Spell Scroll Effects by Level | Spell Level | Rarity | Save DC | Attack Bonus | |-------------|------------|---------|---------------| | Cantrip | Common | 13 | +5 | | 1st | Common | 13 | +5 | | 2nd | Uncommon | 13 | +5 | | 3rd | Uncommon | 15 | +7 | | 4th | Rare | 15 | +7 | | 5th | Rare | 17 | +9 | | 6th | Very Rare | 17 | +9 | | 7th | Very Rare | 18 | +10 | | 8th | Very Rare | 18 | +10 | | 9th | Legendary | 19 | +11 | --- ## Copying a Spell Scroll Wizards can copy spell scrolls like from a spellbook. - **Check:** Intelligence (Arcana) DC = 10 + spell level - **Success:** spell is copied - **Failure:** scroll is destroyed - **Time/Cost:** 2 hours and 50 gp per level **Order of Scribes:** May use Wizardly Quill, reducing time to 2 minutes per level. --- ## Scribing a Spell Scroll A spellcaster can create a scroll for a known/prepared spell. ### Requirements - Proficiency in **Arcana** - Provide required material components - Spend time and money (see table below) - Cantrip scrolls function as if cast by a 1st-level caster ### Scribing Costs and Time | Spell Level | Time | Cost | |-------------|---------------|-----------| | Cantrip | 1 Day | 15 gp | | 1st | 1 Day | 25 gp | | 2nd | 3 Days | 250 gp | | 3rd | 1 Workweek | 500 gp | | 4th | 2 Workweeks | 2,500 gp | | 5th | 4 Workweeks | 5,000 gp | | 6th | 8 Workweeks | 15,000 gp | | 7th | 16 Workweeks | 25,000 gp | | 8th | 32 Workweeks | 50,000 gp | | 9th | 48 Workweeks | 250,000 gp | --- ## Buying and Selling The typical market price for a scroll is **twice the scribing cost**. magic_scrolls.txt Last modified: 2025/06/21 20:20by Ron Helwig