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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.
Wisdom saving throw to end this condition.
For the equivalent Way of the Four Elements Monk spell, see 
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Description
Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't Move, Act, or React. Attacks from within 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
Level 2 Spell Slot
At higher levels
Upcasting: Affects an additional target for each spell slot level above 2nd.Condition: Hold Person
Duration: 10 turns
Spell save DC 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.
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
Granted by items:
Stillmaker (
Recharge: Long rest)
Notes
Hold Person has two incantations: Ad Lapidē, Latin for "to stone", and Non Moverē, the Latin command "don't move!"
Visuals
External links[edit | edit source]
Hold person on the Forgotten Realms Wiki