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- Hold Monster
created: 2026-03-09T12:15:34.129-04:00
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published: 2026-03-09T12:15:34.129-04:00
tags: - ttrpg-cli/compendium/src/5e/xphb
- ttrpg-cli/spell/class/bard
- ttrpg-cli/spell/class/sorcerer
- ttrpg-cli/spell/class/warlock
- ttrpg-cli/spell/class/wizard
- ttrpg-cli/spell/feat/boon-of-siberys/sorcerer-spell
- ttrpg-cli/spell/level/5th-level
- ttrpg-cli/spell/school/enchantment
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/burden-of-ascension
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/burden-of-revolution
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/burden-of-tyranny
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/circle-of-the-sea
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/monster-slayer
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/oath-of-redemption
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/oath-of-the-watchers
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/oath-of-vengeance
- ttrpg-cli/spell/subclass/war-domain
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classes: - Bard
- Cleric (War Domain)
- Druid (Circle of the Sea)
- Martyr (Burden of Ascension)
- Martyr (Burden of Revolution)
- Martyr (Burden of Tyranny)
- Paladin (Oath of Redemption)
- Paladin (Oath of Vengeance)
- Paladin (Oath of the Watchers)
- Ranger (Monster Slayer)
- Sorcerer
- Warlock
- Wizard
Hold Monster
5th-level, Enchantment
- Casting time: 1 Action
- Range: 90 feet
- Components: V, S, M (a straight piece of iron)
- Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Choose a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Paralyzed condition for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 5.
Classes: Bard; Cleric (War Domain); Druid (Circle of the Sea); Martyr (Burden of Ascension); Martyr (Burden of Revolution); Martyr (Burden of Tyranny); Paladin (Oath of Redemption); Paladin (Oath of Vengeance); Paladin (Oath of the Watchers); Ranger (Monster Slayer); Sorcerer; Warlock; Wizard
Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 285. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)