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Word of Recall

Conjuration
Level: 6th-level
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 5 feet
Duration: Instantaneous
Components: V

You and up to five willing creatures within 5 feet of you instantly teleport to a previously designated sanctuary. You and any creatures that teleport with you appear in the nearest unoccupied space to the spot you designated when you prepared your sanctuary (see below). If you cast this spell without first preparing a sanctuary, the spell has no effect. You must designate a sanctuary by casting this spell within a location, such as a temple, dedicated to or strongly linked to your deity. If you attempt to cast the spell in this manner in an area that isn't dedicated to your deity, the spell has no effect.

Spell Details

School: Conjuration
Level: 6
Ritual: No
Concentration: No
Classes: Cleric
A-Tier Exceptional utility and safety tool that trivializes many dangerous situations while enabling creative dungeon design

Player Guide

Establish your sanctuary in a safe location before adventuring, then use Word of Recall as a guaranteed escape from lethal encounters or to reposition your entire party. This spell is most valuable for parties that frequently face overwhelming odds, as it provides a no-save, no-attack-roll escape mechanism that can't be countered. Coordinate with your party beforehand so they position themselves within 5 feet when danger becomes critical.

DM Tips

Word of Recall trivializes many encounters—consider that the party may simply leave rather than fight, making combat optional. Establish consequences for repeated sanctuary use (enemies discovering the location, sanctuary being breached, or limiting uses per day) to maintain tension.