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Unseen Servant

Conjuration
Level: 1st-level
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Duration: 1 hour
Components: V, S, M
Materials: A piece of string and a bit of wood.

This spell creates an invisible, mindless, shapeless force that performs simple tasks at your command until the spell ends. The servant springs into existence in an unoccupied space on the ground within range. It has AC 10, 1 hit point, and a Strength of 2, and it can't attack. If it drops to 0 hit points, the spell ends. Once on each of your turns as a bonus action, you can mentally command the servant to move up to 15 feet and interact with an object. The servant can perform simple tasks that a human servant could do, such as fetching things, cleaning, mending, folding clothes, lighting fires, serving food, and pouring wind. Once you give the command, the servant performs the task to the best of its ability until it completes the task, then waits for your next command. If you command the servant to perform a task that would move it more than 60 feet away from you, the spell ends.

Ritual

Spell Details

School: Conjuration
Level: 1
Ritual: Yes
Concentration: No
Classes: Bard, Ritual Caster, Warlock, Wizard
B-Tier Excellent utility and creative problem-solving outside combat; limited direct combat value but exceptional for preparation and tactical setup.

Player Guide

Use Unseen Servant for pre-combat advantage: disarm traps, open doors, or position objects before enemies arrive. During combat, leverage it to retrieve fallen weapons, deliver potions to allies, or create distractions by moving objects. The servant's invisibility and immunity to damage make it perfect for scouting and gathering information without risk. Focus on creative uses rather than direct offense, as its limited carrying capacity (5 lbs) and strength prevent it from directly affecting most combat situations.

DM Tips

Establish clear boundaries on what 'simple tasks' entails—the servant cannot perform complex multi-step actions or attack rolls, preventing mechanical exploitation. Encourage creative uses to reward clever players while maintaining that the servant remains a utility tool, not a combat combatant.