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Dominate Monster

8th-level · Enchantment Concentration

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

You attempt to beguile a creature that you can see within range. It must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you for the duration. If you or creatures that are friendly to you are fighting it, it has advantage on the saving throw. While the creature is charmed, you have a telepathic link with it as long as the two of you are on the same plane of existence. You can use this telepathic link to issue 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. You can use your action to take total and precise 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, you can also cause the creature to use a reaction, but this requires you to use your own 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 9th-level spell slot, the duration is concentration, up to 8 hours.

Slot Level Progression
Base
8th
1 target
Slot
9th
1 target
8 Hours

About Dominate Monster

Dominate Monster is a Level 8 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 9th-level spell slot, the duration is concentration, up to 8 hours.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.
  • 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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