Hold Person

For the equivalent Way of the Four Elements Monk spell, see  Clench of the North Wind.

Hold Person is a level 2 enchantment spell. It allows spellcasters to hold a target humanoid in place. The affected creature is unable to move or act and is more susceptible to attacks.

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

Cost

 Action +  Level 2 Spell Slot

Details

 WIS Save

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Concentration

At higher levels

Upcasting: Affects an additional target for each spell slot level above 2nd.

Technical details

UID

Target_HoldPerson

Spell flags

HasHighGroundRangeExtension, HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IgnorePreviouslyPickedEntities, IsConcentration, IsHarmful, IsSpell

Condition: Hold Person

 Hold Person

Duration: 10 turns

 WIS Save (Spell save DC)

• Affected entity can't Move or take Actions, Bonus Actions, or Reactions.
• Attacks against the entity automatically succeed their Attack Roll.
• Attacks against the entity are always Critical Hits if the attacker is within  Range: 3 m (10 ft).
• 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.

 Incapacitated

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)

Other ways to learn:

• Wizards with  Level 2 Spell Slots can transcribe a  Scroll of Hold Person to their spellbooks.

Notes

• Hold Person has two incantations: Ad Lapidē, Latin for "To stone", and Non Moverē, the Latin command "Don't move!"

Visuals

External links

• ⁠Hold person on the Forgotten Realms Wiki