Cheers, so, since I've now got hypnotic gaze, it basically renders charm person redundant, other than the range difference? Or am i missing a differemce between the two that gives charm person a use still?
Yes and no. Charm person still has the potential to affect multiple targets at range, hypnotic gaze is only one. Hypnotic gaze is also unaffected by the Enchanter's other two feature's, Split Enchantment and Alter Memories.
Having to remain within 5 ft. of the individual the entire time may prove more difficult than you think. The target may be at 0 speed and incapacitated, but what about other people in the area? If you successfully use hypnotic gaze on the BBEG, their lieutenants can show up at any time and see something weird is going on. Overall it's a very cool way to do the same thing with some nice bonuses and sensible restrictions.
Cheers, so, since I've now got hypnotic gaze, it basically renders charm person redundant, other than the range difference? Or am i missing a differemce between the two that gives charm person a use still?
Well there is the small issue of neither you or the target being able to move use actions (you still get BA) for the duration. Plus it is pretty obvious to onlookers and you can only try once per day per person.
Cheers, so, since I've now got hypnotic gaze, it basically renders charm person redundant, other than the range difference? Or am i missing a differemce between the two that gives charm person a use still?
Well there is the small issue of neither you or the target being able to move use actions (you still get BA) for the duration. Plus it is pretty obvious to onlookers and you can only try once per day per person.
Yeah, I forgot this. Charm Person simply works for the next hour, it doesn't even require concentration to maintain, whereas Hypnotic Gaze takes an action every turn.
Cheers, so, since I've now got hypnotic gaze, it basically renders charm person redundant, other than the range difference? Or am i missing a differemce between the two that gives charm person a use still?
Well there is the small issue of neither you or the target being able to move use actions (you still get BA) for the duration. Plus it is pretty obvious to onlookers and you can only try once per day per person.
Yeah, I forgot this. Charm Person simply works for the next hour, it doesn't even require concentration to maintain, whereas Hypnotic Gaze takes an action every turn.
Technically, hypnotic gaze is not concentration either. So you can still have a flaming sphere that you move as a bonus action while you do it.
For RP purposes, you could find a lot of ways to use or abuse that ability, esp. if you multiclass -> Arcane Trickster. That bonus action Mage Hand legerdemain is amazing.
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Can hypnotic gaze be used out of combat, if so, are the effects similar to charm person?
The description is only combat related, but it seems weird that I couldnt use my hypnotic gaze outside of combat too.
You can safely assume that all descriptions relating to combat can be used outside of combat as well.
Cheers, so, since I've now got hypnotic gaze, it basically renders charm person redundant, other than the range difference? Or am i missing a differemce between the two that gives charm person a use still?
Yes and no. Charm person still has the potential to affect multiple targets at range, hypnotic gaze is only one. Hypnotic gaze is also unaffected by the Enchanter's other two feature's, Split Enchantment and Alter Memories.
Having to remain within 5 ft. of the individual the entire time may prove more difficult than you think. The target may be at 0 speed and incapacitated, but what about other people in the area? If you successfully use hypnotic gaze on the BBEG, their lieutenants can show up at any time and see something weird is going on. Overall it's a very cool way to do the same thing with some nice bonuses and sensible restrictions.
Well there is the small issue of neither you or the target being able to move use actions (you still get BA) for the duration. Plus it is pretty obvious to onlookers and you can only try once per day per person.
Yeah, I forgot this. Charm Person simply works for the next hour, it doesn't even require concentration to maintain, whereas Hypnotic Gaze takes an action every turn.
Technically, hypnotic gaze is not concentration either. So you can still have a flaming sphere that you move as a bonus action while you do it.
Casts Flaming Sphere.
Hypnotic Gaze the mad astrologer "studying the stars."
Convince them the Sun revolves around you.
For RP purposes, you could find a lot of ways to use or abuse that ability, esp. if you multiclass -> Arcane Trickster. That bonus action Mage Hand legerdemain is amazing.