The Schools of Magic

Each spell belongs to a school of magic. The schools are listed in the Schools of Magic table. These categories help describe spells but have no rules of their own, although some other rules refer to them.

Abjuration spells prevent or reverse harmful effects.

Conjuration spells transport creatures or objects.

Divination spells reveal information.

Enchantment spells influence minds.

Evocation spells channel energy to create effects that are often destructive.

Illusion spells deceive the mind or senses.

Necromancy spells manipulate life and death.

Transmutation spells transform creatures or objects.