Glyph of Warding

Glyph of Warding is a level 3 abjuration spell. It allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward that can trigger various magical effects when stepped on by an enemy.

Description

Inscribe a circle of arcane glyphs on the ground. When stepped on by an enemy the selected magical effect will trigger.

Only one glyph can be active at a time.

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 3 Spell Slot

Details

 DEX Save (On Save: Targets still take half damage; for sleep and detonation variants, nothing happens)

 Range: 9 m (30 ft)

 AoE: 4 m (13 ft) Radius

At higher levels

See each individual variant's page.

Technical details

UID

Target_GlyphOfWarding

Spell flags

CannotTargetItems, HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsLinkedSpellContainer, IsSpell

Variants

•  Glyph of Warding: Acid
•  Glyph of Warding: Cold
•  Glyph of Warding: Detonation
•  Glyph of Warding: Fire
•  Glyph of Warding: Lightning
•  Glyph of Warding: Sleep
•  Glyph of Warding: Thunder

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 5: Bard, Cleric, and Wizard

Other ways to learn:

• Wizards with a Level 3 Spell Slot can transcribe a  Scroll of Glyph of Warding to their spellbooks.

Notes

• The glyph lasts until it is triggered, the spell is cast again, the caster is dismissed from the party, or a long rest is taken.
• Only those considered an enemy can trigger the glyph. When the glyph is triggered, everyone within the area is affected, regardless of faction.
  • Enemies are indicated via a red circle beneath the creature, red outlines when highlighted, and a red dot on the minimap. Neutral, friendly, and allied creatures (highlighted yellow, green, and blue, respectively) can safely traverse the glyph.
  • If the glyph is cast in an area where hostile creatures are already present, it triggers immediately.
• The incantation for Glyph of Warding is Ira Et Dolor, Latin for "Anger and pain".

Visuals

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External links

•  Glyph of warding on the Forgotten Realms Wiki