Haste 5E | DnD 5E Haste Explained

What if you are in a situation where you are facing an enemy which you can’t outrun? What are you supposed to do? Imagine you are in a cave and you are facing a hungry Winter Wolf; you can’t outrun it, nor do you have the ability to fight it.

Your only option is to run as fast as possible, but it is faster. In such cases, a spell will come in handy here. Haste Spell.

In this Haste 5e Guide, we’ll look at how this 3rd-level transmutation spell not only doubles a target’s speed but also grants the target defensive bonuses. When it comes to situations where you need to move quickly, the Haste spell is the way to go.

D&D 5e Haste Spell Explained

Haste Spell can do a few things, and it might get confusing to understand at first. This article will help you understand how Haste in D&D 5e works and how to use it effectively.

What is Haste 5e?

Haste is a 3rd-level transmutation spell found on page 250 of the Player’s Handbook of the D&D 5e. Transmutation spells can change the physical properties of creatures and things.

When a caster casts the Haste spell on you, your body changes, making you extremely fast.

• Third-level transformation
• Time spent casting: 1 action (no bonus action)
• 30-foot range
• V, S, and M components (a shaving of licorice root)
• Concentration for up to 1 minute

The Haste spell is a concentration spell, as you may have noticed in the Duration section. Concentration spells require the caster to focus their entire attention on keeping the spell active.

The spell ends when the focus is lost. Certain actions and events, which are listed below, can disrupt concentration.

• Concentration is broken when you cast another spell that requires concentration; you cannot focus on two spells at the same time.
• When concentrating on a spell and taking damage, you must make a Constitution saving throw to keep your focus. 
• Concentration stops when you become incapacitated or die.
• When your DM believes you are in an environment that may cause you to lose focus, he or she may allow you to roll for a Constitution saving throw against a Constitution DC of 10. If you fail, your concentration will be broken.

How to Use Haste?

Haste can be extremely useful if you have a front-line character who can deal a lot of damage per swing. Please put it on your Barbarian, Paladin, or Fighter, and watch them cleave through legions of monsters.

Haste is a personal favorite of mine, as I like to use it to benefit allies when playing a pure spellcaster role like a Wizard.

• This spell must be available in your spell list.
• Because Haste is a 3rd-level transmutation spell, you must have at least one level-three spell slot available. Haste cannot be cast from level one or level two spell slots.
• You must complete the spell’s three components: vocal, somatic, and material.
  • You must be able to speak freely and clearly. You cannot cast this spell if your mouth is sealed shut by external forces such as tape or magic.
  • You must be able to move your hands freely. You cannot cast this if your hands are bound by external forces such as ropes or if you are unable to move at all due to a magic spell.
  • You’ll need the essential material (licorice root shavings) or an arcane focus. You cannot cast this spell without either of them.
• Your target must be within 30 feet of you.
• Your target must be visible to you.
• Your target must be willing to be affected by the spell.
• This spell must be cast as an action if cast during combat.

When all of these conditions are met, you will be able to cast this spell on your target successfully. During combat, you can concentrate on the spell for up to a minute or 10 rounds. Keep in mind the concentration spell rules discussed in the previous section.

Is Haste Worth a 3rd Level Spell Slot?

This spell is currently available to three classes. These classes, along with their sources, are listed below.

1. Artificer
2. Sorcerer
3. Wizard

Sorcerers like aasimar sorcerer and wizards gain two 3rd-level spell slots at the fifth level, while artificers get them at the ninth. These spell slots are required in order to cast the Haste spell.

Surprisingly, many subclasses can cast Haste; in fact, there are more subclasses than classes that have access to this spell, which are listed below.

1. Arcane Trickster
   1. Originating Class – Rogue
   2. Source – Player’s Handbook, page 97
2. Clockwork Soul
   1. Originating Class – Sorcerer
   2. Source – Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, page 68
3. Eldritch Knight
   1. Originating Class – Fighter
   2. Source – Player’s Handbook, page 74
4. Oath of Glory
   1. Paladin
   2. Source – Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, page 68
5. Horizon Walker
   1. Ranger
   2. Source – Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, page 42
6. Circle of the Land (Grassland)
   1. Druid
   2. Source – Player’s Handbook, page 68
7. Oath of Vengeance
   1. Paladin
   2. Source – Player’s Handbook, page 87

As part of their spellcasting subclass feature, both the Arcane Trickster rogue and the Eldritch Knight fighter have access to the Wizard spell list, allowing them to cast the Haste spell. Clockwork Soul sorcerers can obtain Haste through natural means or by substituting it for one of their clockwork spells as they level up.

During their ninth level, Paladins who took the Oath of Glory or the Oath of Vengeance have the Haste spell as one of their oath spells.

Horizon Walker rangers can cast Haste as part of their Horizon Walker spells during their ninth level. Druids who choose the Grassland as their connected land in the Circle of the Land have access to the Haste spell.

Items that can cast Haste D&D 5e

Certain magical items can grant their owner the ability to cast Haste. However, because these magical items are scarce, it is best not to rely on them to cast the spell. They are listed below, along with where they came from and how rare they are. Refer dungeon master guide to Know more about the spells origin.

Item	Rarity	Attunement	Source
Blackrazor	Legendary	Yes	Dungeon Master’s Guide, page 216
Potion of Speed	Very Rare	No	Dungeon Master’s Guide, page 118

Blackrazor is a legendary weapon with numerous abilities. Only the Wish spell can restore the soul of any creature killed by the Blackrazor, for example.

Blackrazor can also use the Haste spell once per day, though when it is used is determined by the weapon (weapon attack). The weapon, on the other hand, maintains your concentration. When you consume the Potion of Speed, you become under the influence of the Haste spell without having to concentrate.

Who Should Cast Haste?

Haste can be extremely useful if you have a front-line character who can deal a lot of damage per swing. Please put it on your Barbarian, Paladin, or Fighter, and watch them cleave through legions of monsters.

Haste is a personal favorite of mine, as I like to use it to benefit allies when playing a pure spellcaster role like a Wizard.

Conclusion

Haste is a great spell to have in your arsenal, especially if you are a slow-movement class which can highly benefit from the speed that Haste in D&D 5e that your class will get. It’s a fantastic spell and always useful when you expect combat.

I hope this article has helped you understand the Haste spell a little better.