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aliases:

• Accelerate/Decelerate
  created: 2026-03-09T12:15:34.102-04:00
  modified: 2026-03-09T12:15:34.102-04:00
  published: 2026-03-09T12:15:34.102-04:00
  tags:
• ttrpg-cli/compendium/src/5e/valdaspire24
• ttrpg-cli/spell/class/bard
• ttrpg-cli/spell/class/cleric
• ttrpg-cli/spell/class/sorcerer
• ttrpg-cli/spell/class/wizard
• ttrpg-cli/spell/level/1st-level
• ttrpg-cli/spell/school/transmutation
• ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/arcane-trickster
• ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/college-of-lore
• ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/drake-blooded
• ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/house-of-bishops
  cssclasses:
• json5e-spell
  obsidianUIMode: preview
  classes:
• Bard
• Bard (College of Lore)
• Cleric
• Rogue (Arcane Trickster)
• Sorcerer
• Warden (Drake-Blooded)
• Warmage (House of Bishops)
• Wizard

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Accelerate/Decelerate

1st-level, Transmutation

• Casting time: 1 Reaction
• Range: 60 feet
• Components: V, S, M (a drop of oil or molasses)
• Duration: Instantaneous

This spell accelerates or decelerates an attack (see the chosen effect below) the instant before it strikes, lessening or multiplying its force.

Accelerate

The target takes an extra 2d6 damage from the attack. This extra damage is the same type dealt by the triggering attack.

Decelerate

Reduce the damage the target takes by 2d6 (to a minimum of 0 damage).

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

The extra damage or reduction in damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1.

Summary

Classes: Bard (College of Lore); Bard; Cleric; Rogue (Arcane Trickster); Sorcerer; Warden (Drake-Blooded); Warmage (House of Bishops); Wizard

Source: Valda’s Spire of Secrets (2024)