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Hold Person

5.5e
2nd Level
Enchantment
Concentration

Casting Time

Action

Range

60 feet

Components

V, S, M (a straight piece of iron)

Duration

Concentration, up to 1 minute

Description

Choose a Humanoid that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Paralyzed condition for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success.

At Higher Levels

You can target one additional Humanoid for each spell slot level above 2.

Available To

Bard
Cleric
Druid
Sorcerer
Warlock
Wizard

Source: Player's Handbook (2024)

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