Spell Forge is a free, browser-based tool for creating and printing magic spell cards for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) and Shadowdark RPG. It allows Dungeon Masters and players to design custom spell cards with a live preview, configure all spell properties like level, school, components, and duration, then print them or save as PDF or PNG. No account or download is required.

Is Spell Forge free to use?

Yes, Spell Forge is completely free to use. There are no ads, no account required, no cookies, and no data is stored on any server. All spell data exists only in your browser's memory during your session.

What RPG systems does Spell Forge support?

Spell Forge supports Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) and Shadowdark RPG. It offers dedicated card templates for each system: a parchment-themed D&D 5e Classic template with school-colored accents, a dark-themed Shadowdark template, and a minimal Print Friendly template optimized for black-and-white printing.

Can I save spell cards as images?

Yes, the PNG export feature saves your entire spell card preview as a PNG image file. This is ideal for sharing spell cards digitally, posting online, or using in virtual tabletop (VTT) platforms like Roll20, Foundry VTT, or Owlbear Rodeo.

What spell properties can I configure?

You can configure all standard D&D 5e spell properties: spell name, level (Cantrip through 9th), school of magic (Abjuration, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy, Transmutation), casting time, range, components (Verbal, Somatic, Material with description), duration, concentration, ritual casting, spell classes, damage dice and type, healing dice, saving throw, attack type, description with rich text formatting, flavor text, At Higher Levels scaling, and custom images. For Shadowdark RPG, additional fields include tier, class, range, and duration.

Can I create multiple spells at once?

Yes, click 'Add Spell' to add as many spell cards as you need. Each spell has its own collapsible form section with independent settings. All cards appear together in the preview grid and print on the same pages.

Does Spell Forge store my data?

No, Spell Forge does not store any data on a server. All spell data exists only in your browser's memory during the session. If you want to save your work, you can export your spells as a JSON file and import them later. The app uses Simple Analytics for privacy-friendly usage statistics (no cookies, no personal data).

What card sizes are available?

Three print layouts are available: Default (2 cards per row with flexible height), Full Width (1 card spanning the full page width), and Standard Card Size (63mm × 88mm / 2.5" × 3.5", matching poker and MTG card dimensions, 3 cards per row). The multicard feature can automatically split long spell descriptions across multiple cards.

What languages does Spell Forge support?

Spell Forge is available in English and German (Deutsch). All UI elements, labels, spell levels, spell schools, casting times, damage types, class names, and Shadowdark-specific terms are fully translated. You can switch languages using the toggle buttons in the header.

✨ Spell Forge 🔮

Free online spell card creator for Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Shadowdark RPG. Design, customize, and print beautiful magic spell cards for your tabletop RPG campaign — no account required.

Features

Design custom magic spell cards for D&D 5e and Shadowdark RPG
Configure spell level (Cantrip–9th), school of magic, casting time, and range
Set spell components: Verbal (V), Somatic (S), Material (M) with descriptions
Configure duration, concentration, and ritual casting
Assign spell classes: Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Set damage dice, damage type, healing, saving throws, and attack type
Write "At Higher Levels" scaling descriptions
Three card templates: D&D 5e Classic (parchment), Shadowdark (dark theme), Print Friendly (minimal ink)
Three print layouts: Default (2-column), Full Width, Standard Card Size (63×88mm poker/MTG)
Multicard support: split long descriptions across multiple cards
Upload custom spell images or link to image URLs
Create multiple spells at once and print them together
Rich text editor for descriptions (bold, italic, bullet lists)
Export card preview as PNG image for virtual tabletops
Export and import spells as JSON files
Available in English and German (Deutsch)
Fully client-side: no account, no server, no data stored remotely
Free to use — no ads, no cookies

Supported Spell Schools

Abjuration, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy, Transmutation

Supported Spell Levels

Cantrip, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

How to Create a Spell Card

Visit spell-forge.org in your browser
Choose a card template (D&D 5e Classic, Shadowdark, or Print Friendly)
Fill in spell properties: name, level, school, casting time, range, components
Write the spell description using the rich text editor
Optionally add a custom image
Click "PDF" to print/save as PDF, or "PNG" to save as an image

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spell Forge?

Spell Forge is a free, browser-based tool for creating and printing magic spell cards for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and Shadowdark RPG. No account or download required.

Is Spell Forge free?

Yes, completely free with no ads, no cookies, and no account required.

What RPG systems does it support?

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) and Shadowdark RPG, with dedicated card templates for each system.

Can I print the spell cards?

Yes. Print directly from your browser or save as PDF. Cards are formatted for A4 paper with multiple layout options including standard poker card size (63×88mm).

Can I save cards as images?

Yes. The PNG export saves your spell cards as an image file for sharing online or using in virtual tabletop platforms.

Does it store my data?

No. All data exists only in your browser's memory. Export your spells as JSON to save locally.

What languages are supported?

English and German (Deutsch), with all UI elements fully translated.

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