Ensnaring Strike (Melee)

For the ranged version of this spell, see  Ensnaring Strike (Ranged).

Ensnaring Strike (Melee) is a level 1 conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to use melee weapon attacks to ensnare enemies with thorny vines and deal Piercing damage to them each turn.

Description

Your attack summons thorny vines that possibly  Ensnare your target.

Ensnared creatures cannot move and take 1d6⁠⁠Piercing damage at the start of each turn. An ally can use their  Help action to try and tear away the vines.

Properties

Cost

 Action

Cost on hit

 Bonus Action +  Level 1 Spell Slot

Damage: 1~6

Normal weapon damage

+ 1d6⁠Piercing (Per turn)

Details

⁠Melee weapon attack roll

 STR Save (Spell save DC)

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Concentration

At higher levels

Upcasting:  Ensnared condition deals an extra 1d6⁠⁠Piercing damage per level.

Technical details

UID

Target_EnsnaringStrike

Spell flags

HasVerbalComponent, IsConcentration, IsHarmful, IsMelee, IsSpell

Condition: Ensnared

 Ensnared

Duration: 10 turns

Spell save DC  Strength saving throw

• Cannot move and takes 1d6Piercing damage per turn.
• Attack rolls against the creature have Advantage, while the creature's Attack Rolls and Dexterity Saving throws have Disadvantage.

How to learn

Granted by items:

•  Thorn Blade ( Recharge: Long rest)

This spell is a variation of:
Ensnaring Strike

Visuals

External links

• ⁠Ensnaring strike on the Forgotten Realms Wiki