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Planar Binding

5th-level · Abjuration

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
1 Hour
Range
60 feet
Duration
24 Hours
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

A jewel worth at least 1,000 gp, which the spell consumes.

1000.00 gp Consumed on use
Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Charisma
Target
1 creature
Description

With this spell, you attempt to bind a celestial, an elemental, a fey, or a fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is first summoned into the center of an inverted magic circle in order to keep it trapped while this spell is cast.) At the completion of the casting, the target must make a charisma saving throw. On a failed save, it is bound to serve you for the duration. If the creature was summoned or created by another spell, that spell's duration is extended to match the duration of this spell. A bound creature must follow your instructions to the best of its ability. You might command the creature to accompany you on an adventure, to guard a location, or to deliver a message. The creature obeys the letter of your instructions, but if the creature is hostile to you, it strives to twist your words to achieve its own objectives. If the creature carries out your instructions completely before the spell ends, it travels to you to report this fact if you are on the same plane of existence. If you are on a different plane of existence, it returns to the place where you bound it and remains there until the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of a higher level, the duration increases to 10 days with a 6th-level slot, to 30 days with a 7th-level slot, to 180 days with an 8th-level slot, and to a year and a day with a 9th-level spell slot.

Slot Level Progression
Base
5th
1 target
Slot
6th
1 target
10 Days
Slot
7th
1 target
30 Days
Slot
8th
1 target
180 Days
Slot
9th
1 target
A Year And A Day

About Planar Binding

Planar Binding is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Abjuration.

This spell has a casting time of 1hour , 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 using a spell slot of a higher level, the duration increases to 10 days with a 6th-level slot, to 30 days with a 7th-level slot, to 180 days with an 8th-level slot, and to a year and a day with a 9th-level spell slot.

Casting Tips

1 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.

School of Magic: Abjuration

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Abjuration spells are protective, warding off harm or blocking magical effects.

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