Hypnotic Pattern
3rd-level Illusion
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- S, M (A glowing stick of incense or a crystal vial filled with phosphorescent material.)
- Duration
- Up to 1 minute (concentration)
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
You create a twisting pattern of colors that weaves through the air inside a 30-foot cube within range. The pattern appears for a moment and vanishes. Each creature in the area who sees the pattern must make a wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes charmed for the duration. While charmed by this spell, the creature is incapacitated and has a speed of 0.
The spell ends for an affected creature if it takes any damage or if someone else uses an action to shake the creature out of its stupor.
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What level is Hypnotic Pattern in D&D 5e?
Hypnotic Pattern is a 3rd-level Illusion spell.
What classes can cast Hypnotic Pattern?
Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard have Hypnotic Pattern on their spell list in the SRD.
What is the casting time and range of Hypnotic Pattern?
Hypnotic Pattern has a casting time of 1 action and a range of 120 feet. Its duration is Up to 1 minute (requires concentration).