- For the creature of the same name, see Darkness (Creature).
This spell causes total, impenetrable darkness in the area of effect. Infravision is useless. Neither normal nor magical light works unless a light or continual light spell is used. In the former event, the darkness spell is negated by the light spell and vice versa.
The material components of this spell are a bit of bat fur and either a drop of pitch or a piece of coal.
Notes: Common spell (PHB). A third-level variant of the darkness spell is thought to exist, developed by drow. It is immobile, centered on the caster’s location, and lasts for one turn per level.