You call forth an undead spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the stat block. When you cast the spell, choose the creature's form: Ghostly, Putrid, or Skeletal. The spirit resembles an undead creature with the chosen form, which determines certain traits in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
Summon Undead
Level 3 Necromancy · Concentration
Casting Time1 action
Range90 feet
DurationConcentration, up to 1 hour
Components
V, S, M
Spell Description
At Higher Levels
The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it takes the action and uses its move to avoid danger.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spell's level appears in the stat block.