Hold Person

For the equivalent  Way of the Four Elements spell, see  Clench of the North Wind.

Hold Person is a level 2 enchantment spell. This spell allows spellcasters to hold a target humanoid in place. The affected creature is unable to move and act and is much more susceptible to attacks.

Description

Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't Move, Act, or React. Attacks from within  Range: 3 m / 10 ft are always Critical Hits.

At the end of each turn, the affected creature can make a Wisdom Saving throw to end this condition.

Properties

Cost

Action + Level 2 Spell Slot

Details

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Concentration

At higher levels

Upcast: Affects an additional target for each Spell Slot Level above 2nd.

Condition: Hold Person

 Hold Person

Duration: 10 turns

Wisdom saving throw

• Affected entity can't Move or take Actions, Bonus Actions, or Reactions.
• Attacks against the entity are always Critical Hits if the attacker is within  Range: 3 m / 10 ft.
• Attacks against the entity automatically succeed Attack Roll.
• Affected entity automatically fails all Strength and Dexterity Saving throws.
• At the end of each turn, the affected entity makes a Wisdom Saving throw. On a successful save, the condition is removed.

Incapacitated

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 3: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, and Circle of the Land (Arctic and Forest)

• Class Level 5: Oath of Vengeance

• Class Level 7: Arcane Trickster

• Class Level 8: Eldritch Knight

Notes

Hold Person has two incantations: Ad Lapidē, Latin for "to stone", and Non Moverē, the Latin command "don't move!"

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External Links

• Hold person on the Forgotten Realms Wiki