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Expeditious Retreat

Transmutation
Level: 1st-level
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: Self
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Components: V, S

This spell allows you to move at an incredible pace. When you cast this spell, and then as a bonus action on each of your turns until the spell ends, you can take the Dash action.

Concentration

Spell Details

School: Transmutation
Level: 1
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes
Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
A-Tier Exceptional for kiting, repositioning, and enabling hit-and-run tactics with minimal action economy cost.

Player Guide

Cast Expeditious Retreat to unlock repeated Dash actions as a bonus action, effectively doubling your movement each turn while keeping your action free for attacking or casting. This spell excels at kiting melee enemies, escaping dangerous positions, and maintaining optimal positioning in combat. Use it defensively when outnumbered or offensively to chase fleeing enemies and control the battlefield spacing. Concentration is your only cost, so prioritize it when you lack better uses for your bonus action.

DM Tips

Consider terrain and obstacles—Expeditious Retreat is powerful but not omniscient, so difficult terrain, walls, and opportunity attacks still apply. Watch for abuse with ranged attacks; a rogue or ranger can become nearly untouchable if they have cover and Dash every turn.