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Hold Monster D&D 2024

Revised for 2024 The D&D 2014 version differs. Read the D&D 2014 version.

Level
5th
Casting time
1A
Range
90 ft
Components
V/S/M
Concentration
Yes
Save
WIS

Choose a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Paralyzed condition for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 5.

RollQuest summary +1 target per slot above 5.

SRD 5.2.1, pp.140–141 · CC BY 4.0

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