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Hideous Laughter

1st-level · Enchantment Concentration

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

Tiny tarts and a feather that is waved in the air.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Description

A creature of your choice that you can see within range perceives everything as hilariously funny and falls into fits of laughter if this spell affects it. The target must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or fall prone, becoming incapacitated and unable to stand up for the duration. A creature with an Intelligence score of 4 or less isn't affected. At the end of each of its turns, and each time it takes damage, the target can make another wisdom saving throw. The target had advantage on the saving throw if it's triggered by damage. On a success, the spell ends.

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.

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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