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Power Words (Alt Command)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Level 1 Enchantment or Evocation<\/em>
Casting Time:<\/strong> Action
Range:<\/strong> 60 feet unless noted otherwise in text
Components:<\/strong> V
Duration:<\/strong> Instantaneous, 1 round, or concentration up to 1 minute (see text)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know five archaic words of power selected from the options below. As an Action, you utter one of these words, affecting a creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a saving throw (type is indicated in parentheses), or be affected by the power word<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some typical power words and their effects follow. You might learn a power word other than ones described here. If you do, the DM determines the spell\u2019s effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power words are not language dependant. Few creatures actually speak the language of power words. The syllables, vibrations, tone and inflection of these words carry primordial, cosmic power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undead and constructs are immune to power words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approach <\/em><\/strong>(Wisdom).<\/em> The target moves toward you by the shortest and most direct route, ending its turn if it moves within 5 feet of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burn <\/em><\/strong>(Dexterity).<\/em> Range 30 ft, target takes 2d10 fire damage, or half as much on a successful save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drop <\/em><\/strong>(Wisdom).<\/em> The target drops whatever it is holding and then ends its turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flee<\/em> <\/strong>(Wisdom).<\/em> The target spends its turn moving away from you by the fastest available means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grovel <\/em><\/strong>(Wisdom).<\/em> The target falls prone<\/a> and then ends its turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halt <\/em><\/strong>(Wisdom).<\/em> The target doesn’t move and takes no actions. A flying creature stays aloft, provided that it is able to do so. If it must move to stay aloft, it flies the minimum distance needed to remain in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laugh <\/em><\/strong>(Wisdom).<\/em> Creatures with Intelligence scores of 3 or less are immune. The target falls prone and is incapacitated, unable to stand for as long as you maintain concentration, up to a maximum of 1 minute. At the end of each of its turns and whenever it takes damage, it makes another Wisdom saving throw. On a success, the spell ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stumble <\/em><\/strong>(Dexterity).<\/em> The target falls prone<\/a> and then ends its turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trauma <\/em><\/strong>(Charisma).<\/em> The target takes 1d10 psychic damage and is slowed for 1 round. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and is not slowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wound <\/em><\/strong>(Constitution).<\/em> The target takes 2d10 necrotic damage. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.<\/em><\/strong> You can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st. The creatures must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other power words are also available at higher levels, as outlined below. Each is considered a separate spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd-Level Power Words:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blind<\/em><\/strong> (Constitution).<\/em> Range 30 ft, target is blinded for 1 minute. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make a Constitution saving throw. On a success, the spell ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deaf <\/em><\/strong>(Constitution).<\/em> Range 30 ft, target is deafened for 1 minute. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make a Constitution saving throw. On a success, the spell ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hold (Person)<\/em><\/strong> (Wisdom). <\/em>The target is paralyzed<\/a> for up to 1 minute (concentration). At the end of each of its turns, the target can make a Wisdom saving throw. On a success, the spell ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weaken<\/em> <\/strong>(Constitution).<\/em> The target deals only half damage with weapon attacks that use Strength for up to 1 minute (concentration). At the end of each of its turns, the target can make a Constitution saving throw. On a success, the spell ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd-Level Power Words<\/strong>: Haste<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Slow<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th level Power Words: <\/strong>Banishment<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Confusion<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th level Power Words: <\/strong>Hold (Monster)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th level Power Words: <\/strong>Dance<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th level Power Words: <\/strong>Death<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Pain<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th level Power Words: <\/strong>Maze<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Stun<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th level Power Words: <\/strong>Kill<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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