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Hideous Laughter

1st-level · Enchantment Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a tart and a feather

Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Description

One creature of your choice that you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it has the Prone and Incapacitated conditions for the duration. During that time, it laughs uncontrollably if it's capable of laughter, and it can't end the Prone condition on itself. At the end of each of its turns and each time it takes damage, it makes another Wisdom saving throw. The target has Advantage on the save if the save is triggered by damage. On a successful save, the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

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 Hideous Laughter

Hideous Laughter is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Enchantment.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

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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