Command

Command is a level 1 enchantment spell. It allows spellcasters to order their target to flee, move closer, freeze, drop to the ground, or drop their weapon.

Description

Command a creature to flee, move closer, freeze, drop to the ground or drop its weapon. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw in order to resist the effects.

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 1 Spell Slot

Details

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

At higher levels

Upcasting: Affects an additional target for each spell slot level above 1st.

Technical details

UID

Target_Command_Container

Spell flags

HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IgnorePreviouslyPickedEntities, IsHarmful, IsLinkedSpellContainer, IsSpell

Variants

•  Command: Approach
•  Command: Drop
•  Command: Flee
•  Command: Grovel
•  Command: Halt

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Cleric, and The Fiend
• Class level 2: Paladin
• Class level 3: Oath of the Crown (Oath Spell)
• Class level 6: College of Lore (via Magical Secrets)
• Class level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)

Granted by features:

•  Magic Initiate: Cleric

Granted by items:

• Gauntlet of the Tyrant ( Recharge: Long rest)
• Netherstone-Studded Gauntlet ( Recharge: Long rest)
• Salty Scimitar(rrr) ( Recharge: Long rest)

Notes

• A creature will not obey a command that is directly harmful, such as a Command: Approach through a damaging surface.
• Arguably one of the most useful spells in the game, this spell does not require concentration and can be used immediately, while on the Nautiloid in the prologue - and throughout all three Acts of the game - to temporarily disable (most) opponents or force them to drop their weapon, often to highly advantageous effect.

External links

• Command on the Forgotten Realms Wiki