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Aura of Truth

2nd-level · Enchantment Concentration

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Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Charisma
Target
Creature
Description

You radiate a compulsion for honesty in an aura with a 15-foot radius. Until the spell ends, the aura moves with you, centered on you. The first time a creature ends its turn within the area, it must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, it cannot intentionally lie while in the aura. A creature can choose to fail its save, and you know if a creature succeeds or fails. An affected creature is aware of the spell and can answer evasively.

As an action, you can focus the spell to compel answers. You may ask up to two yes-or-no questions, each directed at an affected creature, who must answer truthfully. The spell then ends.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the aura’s radius increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 2nd. Additionally, the number of compelled questions you can ask increases by 1 for each slot level above 2nd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
2nd
Slot
3rd
Radius increases by 5 feet. Compelled questions increase by…
Slot
4th
Radius increases by 10 feet. Compelled questions increase b…
Slot
5th
Radius increases by 15 feet. Compelled questions increase b…
Slot
6th
Radius increases by 20 feet. Compelled questions increase b…
Slot
7th
Radius increases by 25 feet. Compelled questions increase b…
Slot
8th
Radius increases by 30 feet. Compelled questions increase b…
Slot
9th
Radius increases by 35 feet. Compelled questions increase b…

About Aura of Truth

Aura of Truth is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Enchantment.

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 3rd level or higher, the aura’s radius increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 2nd.

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: Enchantment

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Enchantment spells influence or control the minds of others.

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