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Command Beast

3rd-level · Enchantment Concentration

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Casting Time
Action
Range
60 ft
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Description

You attempt to take control of a beast you can see within range. It must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you for the duration. A beast of challenge rating 4 or higher automatically succeeds on this saving throw. If you or creatures that are friendly to you are fighting it, it has advantage on the saving throw.

While the beast is charmed, you can issue telepathic commands to the creature while you are conscious (no action required), which it does its best to obey. You can specify a simple and general course of action, such as “Attack that creature,” “Run over there,” or “Fetch that object.” If the creature completes the order and doesn’t receive further direction from you, it defends and preserves itself to the best of its ability.

As an action, you can take full control of the target. Until the end of your next turn, the creature takes only the actions you choose, and doesn’t do anything that you don’t allow it to do. During this time, any reactions the creature takes require you to use your reaction as well.

Each time the target takes damage, it makes a new Wisdom saving throw against the spell. If the saving throw succeeds, the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell with a spell slot of 4th level or higher, there is no challenge rating limit to the target creature.

About Command Beast

Command Beast is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Enchantment.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell with a spell slot of 4th level or higher, there is no challenge rating limit to the target creature.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
  • 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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