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Ambush

1st-level · Illusion Concentration

Source Kobold Press Compilation

Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
1 Hour
Components
S, M
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

The forest floor swirls and shifts around you to welcome you into its embrace. While in a forest, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks to Hide. While hidden in a forest, you have advantage on your next Initiative check. The spell ends if you attack or cast a spell.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can affect one additional creature for each slot level above 1st. The spell ends if you or any target of this spell attacks or casts a spell.

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
1 target
Slot
2nd
2 targets
Slot
3rd
3 targets
Slot
4th
4 targets
Slot
5th
5 targets
Slot
6th
6 targets
Slot
7th
7 targets
Slot
8th
8 targets
Slot
9th
9 targets

About Ambush

Ambush is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Illusion.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Self . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can affect one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Illusion

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Illusion spells deceive the senses or mind, creating false images or hiding reality.

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