Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Compulsion 5e Spell: Range, Duration, and Rules

Compulsion is a 4th-level Enchantment spell for Bard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 30 feet. Duration: Up to 1 minute.



Compulsion

4th-level Enchantment
Casting Time 1 action
Range 30 feet
Components V, S
Duration Concentration, Up to 1 minute

Creatures of your choice that you can see within range and that can hear you must make a wisdom saving throw. A target automatically succeeds on this saving throw if it can't be charmed. On a failed save, a target is affected by this spell. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your turns to designate a direction that is horizontal to you. Each affected target must use as much of its movement as possible to move in that direction on its next turn. It can take any action before it moves. After moving in this way, it can make another Wisdom save to try to end the effect.

A target isn't compelled to move into an obviously deadly hazard, such as a fire or a pit, but it will provoke opportunity attacks to move in the designated direction.


Saving Throw:
WIS
(On success: none)

Classes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Compulsion in D&D 5e?

Compulsion is available to the following classes: Bard.

Is Compulsion a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

Yes, Compulsion requires concentration and lasts up to Up to 1 minute.

What level is Compulsion in D&D 5e?

Compulsion is a 4th-level Enchantment spell.

What is the range and casting time of Compulsion in D&D 5e?

Compulsion has a range of 30 feet and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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