Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Hideous Laughter 5e Spell: Range, Duration, and Rules

Hideous Laughter is a 1st-level Enchantment spell for Bard, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 30 feet. Duration: Up to 1 minute.



Hideous Laughter

1st-level Enchantment
Casting Time 1 action
Range 30 feet
Components V, S, M (Tiny tarts and a feather that is waved in the air.)
Duration Concentration, Up to 1 minute

A creature of your choice that you can see within range perceives everything as hilariously funny and falls into fits of laughter if this spell affects it. The target must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or fall prone, becoming incapacitated and unable to stand up for the duration. A creature with an Intelligence score of 4 or less isn't affected.

At the end of each of its turns, and each time it takes damage, the target can make another wisdom saving throw. The target had advantage on the saving throw if it's triggered by damage. On a success, the spell ends.


Saving Throw:
WIS
(On success: none)

Classes:
Subclasses:
Lore

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Hideous Laughter in D&D 5e?

Hideous Laughter is available to the following classes: Bard, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Lore.

Is Hideous Laughter a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

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

What level is Hideous Laughter in D&D 5e?

Hideous Laughter is a 1st-level Enchantment spell.

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

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

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