I have never once used this spell in twenty years of D&D. Is it good in 5th edition -- worth a precious bard spell slot -- or are there better debuff options?
It is a solid debuff skill that allows you to choose the debuff...and it is a good selection for either a "creepy" character, or a character who is naturally a beguiler.
In a intrigue campaign, or a campaign that involves affecting NPC's, it is a humorous use of spell...frightening or incapacitating that key someone who shouldn't be alone with you.
I agree with Tony1Adobe. I think there are even more reasons that others can imagine for this spell... it can definitely be a 'pick your moment' type of situation.
I'm sure it's useful, but since my bard isn't very "dark" (and so the spell isn't thematic for him,) I can't see myself picking it over Mass Suggestion or Otto's Irresistible Dance.
I have never once used this spell in twenty years of D&D. Is it good in 5th edition -- worth a precious bard spell slot -- or are there better debuff options?
"The Epic Level Handbook wasn't that bad, guys.
Guys, pls."
Yay...when it is appropriate to the character.
It is a solid debuff skill that allows you to choose the debuff...and it is a good selection for either a "creepy" character, or a character who is naturally a beguiler.
In a intrigue campaign, or a campaign that involves affecting NPC's, it is a humorous use of spell...frightening or incapacitating that key someone who shouldn't be alone with you.
I agree with Tony1Adobe. I think there are even more reasons that others can imagine for this spell... it can definitely be a 'pick your moment' type of situation.
I'm sure it's useful, but since my bard isn't very "dark" (and so the spell isn't thematic for him,) I can't see myself picking it over Mass Suggestion or Otto's Irresistible Dance.
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