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. When the glyph is triggered everyone within the area is affected, regardless of allegiance.
  • Enemies are indicated via a red circle beneath the creature, red outlines when highlighted, and denoted by a red dot in the minimap. Neutral, friendly, and allied creatures (highlighted yellow, green, or blue respectively) can safely traverse the glyph.
  • If the glyph is cast in an area where hostile creatures are already present, it triggers immediately.
• Only one glyph per caster can be active at a time. If a creature with an active glyph casts the spell again, the previous one vanishes with no effect.
  • Active glyphs also vanish harmlessly if the caster is dismissed from the party.

Visuals

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External links

•  Glyph of warding on the Forgotten Realms Wiki