Best Ritual Spells in D&D 5e
Top D&D 5e ritual spells. Free-cast utility you can rely on without spell slots.
Best Ritual Spells in D&D 5e
Ritual spells cost 10 extra minutes but no spell slot. Free utility.
See our ritual casting guide for the mechanics.
S-Tier
Find Familiar (Wizard, Chain Warlock)
Permanent magical companion. Scout, helper, touch-spell delivery.
Detect Magic (many classes)
Identify magical auras in 30 ft.
Identify (Bard, Wizard)
Identify magic items.
Leomund's Tiny Hut (Bard, Wizard)
8-hour dome. Safe rest anywhere.
Comprehend Languages (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard)
Understand any spoken or written language.
A-Tier
Augury (Cleric)
Ask god about outcome of action in next 30 minutes.
Silence (Bard, Cleric, Ranger)
Magical silence 20 ft.
Water Breathing (Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard)
Breathe underwater for 24 hours.
Tenser's Floating Disk (Wizard)
Floating platform. Carries stuff.
Unseen Servant (Bard, Warlock, Wizard)
Invisible force to carry out simple tasks.
Divination (Cleric, 5th level ritual)
Ask question about specific event within year.
Commune (Cleric, 5th level)
Ask deity 3 yes/no questions.
Gentle Repose (Cleric, Wizard, 2nd level)
Preserve corpse, useful for raising dead.
B-Tier
Alarm (Ranger, Wizard)
Ward area against intruders.
Speak with Animals (Bard, Druid, Ranger)
Communicate with animals for 10 minutes.
Speak with Dead (Bard, Cleric)
Ask 5 questions of a corpse.
Speak with Plants (Bard, Druid, Ranger)
Communicate with plants.
Rary's Telepathic Bond (Wizard, 5th level)
Mental link between allies.
Feign Death (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Wizard)
Make target appear dead.
Purify Food and Drink (Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger)
Remove poison from consumables.
C-Tier
Illusory Script (Bard, Warlock, Wizard)
Hidden message.
Beast Bond (Druid, Ranger, non-SRD)
Link with a beast.
Traveling spells like Phantom Steed.
Picks by Class
Wizard
Find Familiar, Identify, Comprehend Languages, Leomund's Tiny Hut. Wizard ritual casting is strongest.
Bard
Detect Magic, Identify, Silence, Comprehend Languages, Leomund's Tiny Hut.
Cleric
Augury, Divination, Commune, Silence, Gentle Repose.
Druid
Detect Magic, Speak with Animals, Speak with Plants, Water Breathing.
Warlock (Book of Ancient Secrets invocation)
Broader access to ritual spells.
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For related reads, our ritual casting guide, complete spell list, and wizard guide cover more.
Final Takeaway
Ritual spells are free utility. If your class has ritual casting, use it.
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