Major Creation

Player's Handbook v.3.5 (PH)Updated Core (3.5)

Major Creation is a D&D 3.5 spell (Conjuration (Creation)) from PH. On class lists for Sorcerer (Level 5), Magewright (Level 5), Artificer (Level 5), and others. Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: None; Duration: See text; Casting time: 10 minutes.

School
Conjuration (Creation)
Casting Time
10 minutes
Components
V, S, M
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect
Unattended, nonmagical object of nonliving plant matter, up to 1 cu. ft./level
Duration
See text
Saving Throw
None
Spell Resistance
No

This spell functions like minor creation, except that you can also create an object of mineral nature: stone, crystal, metal, or the like.

The duration of the created item varies with its relative hardness and rarity, as indicated on the following table.

Hardness and Rarity ExamplesDuration
Vegetable matter2 hr./level
Stone, crystal, base metals1 hr./level
Precious metals20 min./level
Gems10 min./level
Rare metal 11 round/level

1 Includes adamantine, alchemical silver, and mithral. You can’t use major creation to create a cold iron item. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for details.