Greater Restoration
You imbue a creature you touch with positive energy to undo a debilitating effect. You can reduce the target's <a href="/rules/core-mechanics/exhaustion-5e/">exhaustion</a> level by one, or end one of the following effects on the target: One effect that <a href="/rules/conditions/charmed-condition-5e/">charmed</a> or <a href="/rules/conditions/petrified-condition-5e/">petrified</a> the target, one curse, including the target's attunement to a cursed magic item, any reduction to one of the target's ability scores, or one effect reducing the target's hit point maximum.
At a Glance
Level
5th
School
Abjuration
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Concentration
No
How Greater Restoration Works
| Casting Time | 1 action |
|---|---|
| Range | Touch |
| Components | V, S, M (diamond dust worth at least 100 gp, which the spell consumes) |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Forgetting the 100 gp material component that is consumed
Common Mistake
Thinking it removes all <a href="/rules/core-mechanics/exhaustion-5e/">exhaustion</a> levels - only one level per casting
Common Mistake
Not using it to remove cursed item attunement
Common Mistake
Forgetting it can restore ability score reductions
DM Tips
DM Tip
The go-to spell for removing serious conditions and curses
DM Tip
The material cost makes it significant but not prohibitive
DM Tip
Can remove <a href="/rules/conditions/petrified-condition-5e/">petrification</a>, making basilisk encounters less deadly
DM Tip
Consider whether curses are narrative-important before allowing easy removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & Further Reading
- Greater Restoration — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD text
- Greater Restoration — Roll20 Compendium — Structured reference
- Greater Restoration — D&D Beyond — Official digital reference