```metadata
title: Flesh Puppet
description: ''
tags: []
systems: []
renderer: V3
theme: 5ePHB

```

#### Flesh Puppet
*2nd Level Necromancy*
**Casting Time:** :: 1 Action
**Range:** :: 30 feet
**Components:** :: V,S,M (a gemstone worth 50gp)
**Duration:** :: Instantaneous
**Classes:** :: Warlock, Wizard
You target a single humanoid corpse within range, and channel within it enough magical energy to briefly raise it as an Undead creature under your command. The target becomes a Skeleton or Zombie (the DM has the creature's game statistics).
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Once created, the Undead follows a single command you issue it (given when you cast this spell) and it follows that command until this spell ends or it's task is complete.
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The Undead Creature is under your control for a number of rounds equal to your Spellcasting Modifier. After which it stops obeying any command you've given it.
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**At Higher Levels:**
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Casting this spell using a 3rd level spell slot allows you to Animate the Humanoid Corpse into a Ghoul. A 5th level spell slot allows you to Animate the Humanoid Corpse into a Ghast. A 7th level into a Wight, and a 9th level into a Flameskull.