Minor Illusion

Minor Illusion is a cantrip (Illusion). It conjures a simple illusion to distract and / or lure creatures.

Description

Create an illusion that compels nearby creatures to investigate.

You can remain hidden while casting this spell.

This spell can be cast while you are

UID

Target_MinorIllusion

Spell flags

CannotTargetCharacter, CannotTargetItems, HasSomaticComponent, IgnoreSilence, Invisible, IsSpell, Stealth

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(Character level is the sum of all class levels for a multi-classed character.)

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This cantrip does not require concentration.
It does not break  Invisibility.
It has significant utility throughout the entire game:
- It lasts 10 turns when not successfully investigated.
- Illusion School Wizards can cast  Improved Minor Illusion as a  Bonus Action that lasts 20 turns instead.
- When NPCs successfully "investigate" the illusion, it will disappear.
  - Outside of combat, this cantrip causes most NPCs to walk towards the illusion and surround it. There is no actual investigation skill check involved, but they will automatically succeed in "investigation" after ~1 turn not including walking time. This can be particularly deadly as a preparation for a first-strike ambush (e.g., luring a number of potential targets into a small area, then hitting them with a  Fireball).
  - During combat, it causes enemies to turn towards the illusion regardless of investigation check. Enemies must succeed a fixed DC 15 investigation check in order to successfully investigate the illusion. If enemies fail, the illusion will remain, and enemies may potentially also walk towards and even attack the illusion if the target prioritization permits.
- The illusion activates traps if placed on top of them.
- If placed on top of a vent, the illusion prevents gas from coming out, just as if a physical item were placed there.
If cast again before an existing version ends, observers will not move to investigate the new one.