Geas 5e
Level 5 Enchantment
Geas is a level 5 enchantment spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 minute, range: 60 feet, duration: 30 days. Available to Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
60 feet
Duration
30 days
Components
V
You place a magical command on a creature that you can see within range, forcing it to carry out some service or refrain from some action or course of activity as you decide. If the creature can understand you, it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become charmed by you for the duration. While the creature is charmed by you, it takes 5d10 psychic damage each time it acts in a manner directly counter to your instructions, but no more than once each day. A creature that can't understand you is unaffected by the spell.
You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would result in certain death. Should you issue a suicidal command, the spell ends.
You can end the spell early by using an action to dismiss it. A *remove curse*, *greater restoration*, or *wish* spell also ends it.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th or 8th level, the duration is 1 year. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 9th level, the spell lasts until it is ended by one of the spells mentioned above.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Enchantment: Influences minds and wills. Can turn enemies into temporary allies or inflict severe crowd-control debuffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Geas and what school does it belong to?
Geas is a Level 5 spell belonging to the school of Enchantment in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Geas?
Geas has a casting time of 1 minute, range of 60 feet, and duration of 30 days.
Does Geas require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Geas does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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