And with that out of the way, here are 10 spells you can cast as a bonus action in D&D 5e.
- Far Step. This is a fun spell to troll your friends and enemies alike.
- Banishing Smite. This spell is crazy good.
- Spiritual Weapon.
- Misty Step.
- Dragon’s Breath.
- Shield of Faith.
- Sanctuary.
- Hunter’s Mark.
Can bonus actions be used as attacks?
No general rule allows you to insert a bonus action between attacks in a single action. You can interrupt a multiple-attack action with a bonus action/reaction only if the trigger of the bonus action/reaction is an attack, rather than the action.
What can Bards do as a bonus action?
Bardic Inspiration You can inspire others through stirring words or music. To do so, you use a bonus action on your turn to choose one creature other than yourself within 60 feet of you who can hear you. That creature gains one Bardic Inspiration die, a d6.
Do you have to use a bonus action to cast a spell?
Bonus Action. A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
When do you use the bonus action rule?
The bonus action rule is only used for spells with a bonus action casting time. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn [that you would cast a bonus action spell], except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
Can you cast a cantrip with a bonus action?
If you cast a spell…with a bonus action, you can cast another spell with your action, but that other spell must be a cantrip. Keep in mind that this particular limit is specific to spells that use a bonus action. For instance, if you cast a second spell using Action Surge, you aren’t limited to casting a cantrip with it.
Is it possible to cast more than one spell per turn?
If you cast a spell, such as healing word, with a bonus action, you can cast another spell with your action, but that other spell must be a cantrip. Keep in mind that this particular limit is specific to spells that use a bonus action.
