GET /dnd/spells/:name
Get complete details for a specific D&D 5e spell by name or index key. Returns spell level, school of magic, casting time, range, components (verbal, somatic, material), duration, description, damage dice, saving throw type, and which classes can learn it. Data from the official 5e SRD via the D&D 5e API. Essential for digital character sheets, spell slot trackers, and combat reference tools.
name
required
Spell name or index (e.g., fireball, magic-missile)
| Name | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name |
Yes | - | Spell name or index (e.g., fireball, magic-missile) |
curl https://nordapi.ee/api/v1/dnd/spells/fireball
curl https://nordapi.ee/api/v1/dnd/spells/fireball
curl https://nordapi.ee/api/v1/dnd/spells/magic-missile
curl https://nordapi.ee/api/v1/dnd/spells/healing-word
{
"data": {
"casting_time": "1 action",
"classes": [
"Sorcerer",
"Wizard"
],
"components": [
"V",
"S",
"M"
],
"desc": "A bright streak flashes from your pointing finger to a point you choose within range and then blossoms with a low roar into an explosion of flame. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a dexterity saving throw. A target takes 8d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire spreads around corners. It ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.",
"duration": "Instantaneous",
"higher_level": "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.",
"level": 3,
"name": "Fireball",
"range": "150 feet",
"school": "Evocation"
},
"success": true
}