Spell Components

Spell Components

• Spells have requirements to cast them
• Verbal (V)
  • Magic words, spoken aloud
  • Can't be performed if you can't speak
    • E.g. being gagged
• Somatic (S)
  • Gesturing and waving your hands
  • Requires at least one hand free
• Material (M)
  • Specific objects, mentioned as part of the spell
  • If the item has no cost listed, it can be substituted with
    • Spellcasting focus
    • Component pouch
  • If a cost is listed, the exact item is required
  • Requires at least one hand free, though this can be the same hand as a somatic component

Player's Handbook, page 203