A mage hand is an extremely powerful conjuration spell. It is available to artificers, bards, sorcerers, warlocks and wizards classes.
A single action is required to cast the spell, and it requires vocal and somatic components. The spell take 1 minute duration for targeting 30 feet range.
Conjuration cantrip
Casting Time: 1action
Components: V, S
Classes: Artificer, Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, & Wizard
Range: 30 feet
Duration: 1 minute
A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand dismiss it as an action.
The hand vanishes if it is ever more than 30 feet away from you or if you cast this spell again.
You can use your action to control the hand. You can use the hand to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents out of a vial. You can move the hand up to 30 feet each time you use it.
The hand can’t attack, activate magical items, or carry more than 10 pounds.
Frequently Asked Question of Mage Hand
The Mage Hand is a very interesting spell, although it can sometimes seem very confusing. Here are some answers to common questions about this spell;
1. What Does Mage Hand Do 5e?
You can manipulate an object with your hand, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents of a vial with your hand.
Each time you use the hand, you will be able to move it up to 30 feet. The hand is not capable of attacking, activating magic items, or carrying more than 10 pounds.
2. Does Mage Hand Take Damage?
Mage hands are magical effects. There is a limitation to its description. There is no AC or HP on it. Damage cannot be sustained by it.
3. How Do You Use Mage Hand Effectively?
You can manipulate an object with your hand, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents of a vial with your hand.
Each time you use the hand, you will be able to move it up to 30 feet. A hand cannot attack, activate magic items, or carry more than 10 pounds.
4. Can Mage Hand Invisible?
You can make the spectral hand invisible at 3rd level, and when it is visible, you can perform the following additional actions: You can stow one object in a container worn or carried by another creature.
5. Can Mage Hand Go Through Walls?
No. Clearly, the mage hand is a physical object, since it can interact with objects by colliding with them.
No mention is made of it becoming ethereal (similar to ghosts), so we can only assume that it is not possible for it to phase through solid surfaces. There is no incorporeal nature to the hand.
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