Fear3rd-level Illusion · Concentration
A 3rd-level illusion spell for bards, sorcerers, warlocks and wizards. Requires concentration, up to 1 minute.
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Fear
3rd-level Illusion
Fear
Components: V, S, M (a white feather or the heart of a hen)
You project a phantasmal image of a creature's worst fears. Each creature in a 30-foot cone must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or drop whatever it is holding and become frightened for the duration.
While frightened by this spell, a creature must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of its turns, unless there is nowhere to move. If the creature ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you, the creature can make a wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the spell ends for that creature.
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Fear, Answered
What level spell is Fear in 5e?
Fear is a 3rd-level illusion spell, so casting it costs a 3rd-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Fear?
Fear appears on the bard, sorcerer, warlock and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
Does Fear require concentration?
Yes. Fear requires concentration (up to 1 minute), so it ends if you cast another concentration spell, or if you fail a Constitution save after taking damage.
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