Can you use Catnap on yourself?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, you can use the spell on yourself. Catnap requires the creature to be willing. So, assuming you are ready, you can be the target of Catnap. Your allies and summoned creatures can also be the target of this spell. This is an excellent way to make your short rests a lot quicker.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Is Catnap a good spell in DnD 5e?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Yes, Catnap can be a good spell if you use it right. However, it will not be beneficial in combat unless you can somehow charm the opponent. Catnap in 5e shines when you use it in situations like robbing NPCs and restoring your party’s stats and health when you have a short break. While the spell is not amazing, Catnap can be pretty good!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is the point of this spell?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The point of Catnap 5e is getting a short rest in a record time. However, unlike a normal short rest that takes 60 minutes, Catnap gives you the same rest in only 10 minutes. In other words, you can use this magic while a ritual is being cast and when you have some time, but not a lot, and get a small edge for your next battle that is coming soon.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can a Warlock use Catnap?\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Yes, Warlocks can use this level 3 enchantment spell if you are playing DnD with an expanded spell list. If you are playing without one, only four classes can use Catnap in 5e. These classes are 1) the bard, 2) the sorcerer, 3) the artificer, and of course, 4) the wizard. However, nobody stops you from doing a little HomeBrew and adding it to the warlock spells you can use.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is catnip 5e?<\/h3>\n
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This is a misspelling of Catnap 5e. Some DM\u2019s and players wrongly refer to Catnap with this name. I suppose this is because they have not checked the source material (the Player Handbook) and just heard this as the spell’s name. As far as I know, there is no catnip in Dungeons and Dragons.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
So there you have it! If you enjoy guides on obscure spells and monsters, I strongly suggest you check out the guide I wrote on Wall of Water 5e<\/a>. Wall of Water is another pretty underused spell with many niche uses, making it pretty strong if you use it at the right time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you like to read about obscure DnD things like Catnap 5e? You might want to check out my guide on obscure monsters like the fire snake<\/a>. I am sure you will enjoy reading about this interesting beginner monster, even more so if you are a DM looking to spice up your current campaign! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The obscure DnD spell of the day is Catnap 5e. In this guide, I will take a deep dive into this spell and tell you everything there is to know about it. This is one of those spells that make people go: “what is the point?” That is precisely why I love Catnap in 5e. … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dnd","no-featured-image-padding","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=780"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/780\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creaturecollege.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

Scenario<\/th>	Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Prepare your party for danger<\/td>	Cast Catnap on one half of the party to rest for 10 minutes while keeping guard. Then cast on the other half to rotate resting and guarding, allowing the party to rest three times as fast as normal.<\/td><\/tr>
Robbing NPC’s<\/td>	Cast a charm spell on a wealthy NPC and offer to help by casting Catnap. While the target is asleep, discreetly rob them of their valuables.<\/td><\/tr>
Sneaking past guards<\/td>	Use Catnap to make multiple guards fall asleep simultaneously, reducing the risk of raising the alarm quickly. Can be effective in gate-guard situations.<\/td><\/tr>
Manipulating people<\/td>	Subtly cast Catnap at a banquet to make an annoying noble fall asleep during a significant speech, causing them embarrassment or inconvenience.<\/td><\/tr>
Making the most out of rituals<\/td>	Use Catnap to grant a short rest to resting party members during ritual spells, allowing them to regain health and be ready for the continuation of the adventure.<\/td><\/tr>
Messing with opponent’s action economy<\/td>	Make one to three targets fall asleep with Catnap, forcing opponents to use actions to wake them up. This can disrupt their action economy and provide a significant advantage in battle.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n In-depth uses discussion, below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Prepare your party for danger<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n So your party is somewhere in a dungeon or has managed to get themselves barricaded somewhere. You and your allies are tired, but you have some time. If you cast Catnap on one half of the party, they can rest for 10 minutes while awake and can keep guard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When those 10 minutes are over, you can cast a spell on the other half of the party (including yourself) and have those that have just rested take guard. You can get your party rested three times as fast as the norm. This resting boost is perfect for situations where you have some time but not a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Robbing NPC’s <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n You see a wealthy NPC in your local tavern, on a bench, or just walking around minding his own thing. You start by casting a charm spell on him or her. First, say something that isn’t too suspicious, like, “wow, you look tired.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n The NPC will likely agree because who isn’t tired all the time? Next, offer to help by casting a Catnap spell. When the target coordinates, you can rob them of the valuables without arousing much suspicion or taking many risks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Sneaking past guards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Catnap can make multiple targets fall asleep as long as they are in the same range. So having the two gate guards fall unconscious will be much more subtle than doing one after another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, the alarm won’t be raised as quickly. On the other hand, you can cast the spell at three targets simultaneously, which is pretty effective in most a-guard-is-at-the-gate situations. However, don’t forget that the guard – or any other target – can make a saving throw.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Manipulating people<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n To be honest, I didn’t know how to call this part, but this is the scenario I have in mind. Let’sLet’s say you are at a banquet and a significant speaker is speeching. For this example, let’s say it is the king. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Catnap does not require you to say words aloud, so you can subtly cast the spell. If an annoying noble you want to get rid of or see punched is sitting on the first row, use Catnap 5e to make him or her fall asleep in the middle of the king’s speech. That is undoubtedly not going to give him or her any favors!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Making the most out of rituals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n In DnD 5e, there are a lot of ritual spells. Most of the time, all the rest of the party can do is sit around and wait until the ritual is completed. However, if you have Catnap at your disposal, you can give the players who are resting a nice boost to their health by giving them a short rest of 10 minutes by using the spell. This way, your party is fresh for when you plan to continue the adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Messing with your opponent’s action economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n When you are being harassed or messing with your players, you can make one to three targets fall asleep with Catnap. Then, if they want to have their allies back in the ”fight”, you will need to deal damage to the target to wake them up. Finally, the opponent will have to use an action like shaking them to wake them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waking a target up costs one action. So that means, if you use your one action to cast Catnap in 5e, you can make your opponents lose up to 3 actions. That is a massive advantage if we are fighting a close battle. Also, if your players or the Dungeon Master have a strong Planar Ally<\/a> in their party, you can have it fall asleep or waste their attacking turn on waking up the victims of your spell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take battle very loosely in this context. Catnap requires the target to be willing. So you will need to be able to convince them they want to sleep for a short while.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n $\"catnap$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n Final thoughts about Catnap in 5e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n While Catnap 5e isn’t going to win you many battles, it can give you an edge. Since it is a level 3 enchantment, you will have it at your disposal very soon in the game. Therefore, it can be powerful when used on the right occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During a battle, it might not be worth it to use. However, Catnap is a very lovely aid to have in your spell slot for the role-playing part of DnD and the preparation for a battle. Also, since you can cut the time it takes to do a short rest with 50 minutes, Catnap is perfect for those situations where you have some time to rest up but not a ton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Catnap FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n \n \n \n Can you use Catnap on yourself?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n Yes, you can use the spell on yourself. Catnap requires the creature to be willing. So, assuming you are ready, you can be the target of Catnap. Your allies and summoned creatures can also be the target of this spell. This is an excellent way to make your short rests a lot quicker.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Is Catnap a good spell in DnD 5e?<\/strong><\/h3>\n \n\n Yes, Catnap can be a good spell if you use it right. However, it will not be beneficial in combat unless you can somehow charm the opponent. Catnap in 5e shines when you use it in situations like robbing NPCs and restoring your party’s stats and health when you have a short break. While the spell is not amazing, Catnap can be pretty good!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n What is the point of this spell?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n \n\n The point of Catnap 5e is getting a short rest in a record time. However, unlike a normal short rest that takes 60 minutes, Catnap gives you the same rest in only 10 minutes. In other words, you can use this magic while a ritual is being cast and when you have some time, but not a lot, and get a small edge for your next battle that is coming soon.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Can a Warlock use Catnap?\u00a0<\/h3>\n \n\n Yes, Warlocks can use this level 3 enchantment spell if you are playing DnD with an expanded spell list. If you are playing without one, only four classes can use Catnap in 5e. These classes are 1) the bard, 2) the sorcerer, 3) the artificer, and of course, 4) the wizard. However, nobody stops you from doing a little HomeBrew and adding it to the warlock spells you can use.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n What is catnip 5e?<\/h3>\n \n\n This is a misspelling of Catnap 5e. Some DM\u2019s and players wrongly refer to Catnap with this name. I suppose this is because they have not checked the source material (the Player Handbook) and just heard this as the spell’s name. As far as I know, there is no catnip in Dungeons and Dragons.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n So there you have it! If you enjoy guides on obscure spells and monsters, I strongly suggest you check out the guide I wrote on Wall of Water 5e<\/a>. Wall of Water is another pretty underused spell with many niche uses, making it pretty strong if you use it at the right time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you like to read about obscure DnD things like Catnap 5e? You might want to check out my guide on obscure monsters like the fire snake<\/a>. I am sure you will enjoy reading about this interesting beginner monster, even more so if you are a DM looking to spice up your current campaign! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The obscure DnD spell of the day is Catnap 5e. In this guide, I will take a deep dive into this spell and tell you everything there is to know about it. 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What happens when you cast Catnap 5e<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo cast Catnap, you start with making a calming gesture. Then, up to 3 creatures in your range will fall unconscious for up to 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens when you cast Catnap 5e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To cast Catnap, you start with making a calming gesture. Then, up to 3 creatures in your range will fall unconscious for up to 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n