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Hypnotic Pattern

3rd-level · Illusion Concentration

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

A glowing stick of incense or a crystal vial filled with phosphorescent material.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Area
30-ft. cube
Description

You create a twisting pattern of colors that weaves through the air inside a 30-foot cube within range. The pattern appears for a moment and vanishes. Each creature in the area who sees the pattern must make a wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes charmed for the duration. While charmed by this spell, the creature is incapacitated and has a speed of 0. The spell ends for an affected creature if it takes any damage or if someone else uses an action to shake the creature out of its stupor.

About Hypnotic Pattern

Hypnotic Pattern is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Illusion.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 120.0 ft (36.6 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

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: Illusion

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Illusion spells deceive the senses or mind, creating false images or hiding reality.

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