Hold Person

2nd-level Enchantment

Casting Time
1 action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (A small, straight piece of iron.)
Duration
Up to 1 minute (concentration)
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Choose a humanoid that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another wisdom saving throw. On a success, the spell ends on the target.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional humanoid for each slot level above 2nd. The humanoids must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.

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Frequently asked questions

What level is Hold Person in D&D 5e?

Hold Person is a 2nd-level Enchantment spell.

What classes can cast Hold Person?

Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard have Hold Person on their spell list in the SRD.

What is the casting time and range of Hold Person?

Hold Person has a casting time of 1 action and a range of 60 feet. Its duration is Up to 1 minute (requires concentration).