Glyph of Warding: Detonation

Glyph of Warding: Detonation is a level 3 abjuration spell. This spell is a variant of the Level 3 Abjuration Spell,  Glyph of Warding. It allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward which explodes and pushes every creature back when triggered.

Description

The glyph emits a gust of wind that pushes back everyone within range when stepped on by an enemy. Any creatures within the area of effect that fail the  Dexterity Saving Throw will be pushed back.

The glyph will last until triggered, or until a Long Rest.

Only one glyph can be active at a time.

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 3 Spell Slot

Details

 DEX Save

 Range: 9 m (30 ft)

 AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)

 Pushes: 6 m (20 ft) (from AoE centre)

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Technical details

UIDs

Target_GlyphOfWarding_Detonation

Projectile_GlyphOfWarding_Detonation_Trap

Triggered effect

Spell flags

CannotTargetItems, HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsSpell, IsTrap

How to learn

This spell is a variation of:
Glyph of Warding

Notes

• Only those considered an enemy can trigger the glyph. For the player's party this is indicated via a red circle beneath the creature, red outlines when highlighted, and denoted by a red dot on the minimap. Neutral, friendly, and allied creatures (highlighted yellow/green/blue respectively) can safely go through the glyph.
  • This can make using the glyph as a trap problematic for encounters where creatures are only considered hostile after dialogue.
• When the glyph is triggered, every creature within the area is affected, regardless of allegiance.
• When the spellcaster is surrounded by enemies, it is sometimes worth throwing the glyph down right at their feet.

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External links

• ⁠Glyph of warding on the Forgotten Realms Wiki