Hypnotic Pattern3rd-level Illusion · Concentration
A 3rd-level illusion spell for bards, sorcerers, warlocks and wizards. Requires concentration, up to 1 minute.
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Hypnotic Pattern
3rd-level Illusion
Hypnotic Pattern
Components: S, M (a glowing stick of incense or a crystal vial filled with phosphorescent material)
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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Bard · level 5 · pre-filled
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What level spell is Hypnotic Pattern in 5e?
Hypnotic Pattern is a 3rd-level illusion spell, so casting it costs a 3rd-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Hypnotic Pattern?
Hypnotic Pattern 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 Hypnotic Pattern require concentration?
Yes. Hypnotic Pattern 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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