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2nd level: 2

Hold Person

2nd-level enchantment

Casting Time
1 action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M
Duration
Up to 1 minute

Material: A small, straight piece of iron.

Choose a humanoid that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another wisdom saving throw. On a success, the spell ends on the target.

At Higher Levels.

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional humanoid for each slot level above 2nd. The humanoids must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.

Bard · Cleric · Druid · Sorcerer · Warlock · Wizard

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Questions

What level is Hold Person?

Hold Person is a 2nd-level enchantment spell.

Which classes can cast Hold Person?

Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock and Wizard have Hold Person on their spell list.

Does Hold Person need concentration?

Yes. Its duration is up to 1 minute.

What does Hold Person do at higher levels?

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional humanoid for each slot level above 2nd. The humanoids must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.