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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shiroiken" data-source="post: 8061730" data-attributes="member: 6775477">I agree that way too many spells require concentration. From your list, the only one of those that I disagree with is Call Lightning. Just because you have to take an action to use it doesn't mean it isn't worthy of concentration. Maybe if it's a spell that requires you to constantly use your action without automatically having the spell end (e.g. Witch Bolt). I don't agree with the idea of allowing a concentration spell for both one that targets enemies and one that targets allies. Partially because there are occasionally reasons to cast them on either (e.g. Levitate), but also because it allows casters to no longer decide between offense and defense. Invisibility and Fly are going to be the worst abusers, as you can use them to protect yourself while still using a concentration spell to obliterate your enemies (especially if the concentration spell doesn't require an attack roll).The smite spells automatically go off with your next hit, so you can't store them for one devastating attack. In addition, the 1 minute duration prevents building them up in advance. If the party has the ability to set up almost a minute before an attack, this benefit is going to pale to other spells (IME that much time usually ensures victory before the end of the 2nd round, and often before the enemy has a chance to respond).</blockquote>