
A spell with a simpler effect is easier to remember without reference and is generally easier to use. In practice, simpler is generally better. Chances are there is at least one spell that has something in common with what you have in mind. Whenever possible, look for an SRD spell to use as a guideline. It is also assumed you are generally familiar with how spells work in 5th edition (e.g., no "caster level" Concentration is a thing cantrips scale with your character level and not your class level etc). This page assumes you understand the content on the pages 5e SRD:About Spells and 5e SRD:Casting a Spell. Many standards set on this page are based on SRD spells. This page builds on those guidelines and more thoroughly analyzes them. Pages 283 and 284 of the Dungeon Master's Guide provide some basic advice for creating spells. If you do not understand the idea behind this page please leave comments on this page's talk page before making any edits. When the flavor has been changed so that this template is no longer applicable please remove this template. You can help D&D Wiki by finishing and/or adding flavor to this page. Feel free to jump in and add your wisdom and insight to the community's standards! Reason: As a community guideline, this page will forever be incomplete. This page is incomplete and/or lacking flavor.
