Abolish Shadows

3rd-level abjuration (Sorcerer,Warlock,Wizard)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: Self (30-foot radius)
  • Components: V, S, M (a round black stone)
  • Duration: Instantaneous

A burst of energy radiates from you in a 30-foot radius, dispelling shadowy foes and magical darkness alike. Creatures of your choice within 30 feet of you must make a Constitution saving throw or take 4d8 radiant damage. Creatures with vulnerability to radiant damage have disadvantage on this saving throw.

If the spell's area overlaps with an area of darkness created by another spell, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the other spell level. On a successful check, the other spell ends. Multiple magical darkness spells can be abolished in this way.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the radiant damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd, and if the spell's area overlaps with one or more areas of darkness created by spells of 2nd level or