Heartstop

Heartstop is a 2nd-level necromancy available to Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.

You slow the beating of a willing target’s heart to the rate of one beat per minute. The creature’s breathing almost stops. To a casual or brief observer, the subject appears dead. At the end of the spell, the creature returns to normal with no ill effects.

Mechanics

level:
2
range:
Touch
ritual:
false
school:
necromancy
classes:
Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
duration:
Up to 10 minutes
casting time:
1 action
concentration:
true

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Sources

  • Deep Magic 5e·OGL-1.0a·© Deep Magic 5e. OGL-1.0a. Via Open5e (open5e.com).
Last updated 6/19/2026·Tags: spell, necromancy, bard, cleric, sorcerer, warlock, wizard, concentration