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Player’s Handbook
spell for the next 24 hours. On a failed save, the target is imprisoned. While imprisoned, the target doesn’t need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Divination spells can&rsquo
;t locate or perceive the imprisoned target, and the target can’t teleport.
Until the spell ends, the target is also affected by one of the following effects of your choice:
Burial. The target
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
. Melee Spell Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Burning Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction
":"Burning Touch","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Flaming Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Flaming Orb"} to hit, range 90 ft., one target
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach.
Innate Spellcasting. The angel's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 19, +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to
hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The angel can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: command (as a 2nd-level spell
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Multiattack. The matter smith makes two Manifested Force attacks.
Manifested Force. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Manifested Force"} to
roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Planar Smithing"}):
1–2: Chains. The matter smith creates spectral bindings around a creature it can see within 30 feet of
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
This gorgeous jewelry piece, crafted by the wizard Bigby himself, consists of four gold rings attached via delicate chains to a wrist cuff studded with sapphires and diamonds.
Random Properties. The
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The copy is immune to all damage and can’t be dispelled, but a disintegrate spell destroys it immediately. Otherwise, the copy disappears after 8 hours or when you dismiss it as an action.
The
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Amphibious. Hekaton can breathe air and water.Multiattack. Hekaton makes two attacks with his broken chains.
Broken Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit
one of the following spells, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, levitate, light
1/day each: control
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
saving throw, a creature is immune to this radiant idol's Aura of False Divinity for 24 hours.
Innate Spellcasting. The radiant idol's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The radiant
wings could be weighted down with chains representing its pride. A radiant idol uses disguise self to hide its corruption, presenting an image of celestial glory.
The Weight of Corruption. When a radiant
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
erupting.
Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: druidcraft, guidance
1/day each: stone shape, wall of stone
quickly rise to positions of leadership.
These hill giants drape themselves in rocks attached to chains or ropes, then use their magic to knock down and pummel their foes with these stones. This magic
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell
(save DC 16) without expending a spell slot.
Halaster also wears a horned ring (a very rare magic item that requires attunement), which allows an attuned wearer to ignore Undermountain’s magical
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
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Jailer (1/Day). The shator can cast the imprisonment spell, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (chaining effect only; spell save DC 18
using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18, +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At will: invisibility (self
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
wearing or carrying have their properties suppressed. You draw no more cards. The chains are immune to damage and can’t be dispelled using the Dispel Magic spell or similar magic. However, a
Disintegrate spell destroys the chains instantly, freeing you. Another creature can also free you by succeeding on a DC 30 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools.
Ring. A rare or rarer magic ring appears
Yeenoghu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Innate Spellcasting. Yeenoghu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks
). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, spiritual weapon (8th-level spell, 4d8 + 2;{"diceNotation":"4d8+2","rollType":"damage
Imprisonment
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
chains, firmly rooted in the ground, hold the target in place. The target is restrained until the spell ends, and it can't move or be moved by any means until then.
The special component for this
You create a magical restraint to hold a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be bound by the spell; if it succeeds, it is immune to this spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
action on its turn to magically release the four chains by speaking a command word (“uvenfetter”) while within 60 feet of the dragon. Only Storvald and Nilraun know the command word. A knock spell or a
Dragon in Chains While Cryovain is chained to the deck, he is restrained. Two chains are secured to an iron collar around his neck. Two more chains secure his back legs. A creature can use a bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Chains of Carceri Prerequisite: 15th level, Pact of the Chain feature You can cast hold monster at will — targeting a celestial, fiend, or elemental — without expending a spell slot or material components. You must finish a long rest before you can use this invocation on the same creature again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
treasure chest dangles from rusty chains embedded in the ceiling.
The chest is 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, 3 feet high, and suspended 1 foot above the surface of the 5-foot-deep pool. A keyhole shaped
be trapped. However, a detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of evocation magic around it. Picking the lock requires a successful DC 22 Dexterity check made using thieves’ tools. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
have a special ability that says otherwise, the only way to increase the level of a spell is to expend a higher-level spell slot when you cast it. Here are some examples: The warlock’s Chains of
Spell Level What level is a spell if you cast it without a spell slot? Such a spell is cast at its lowest possible level, which is the level that appears near the top of its description. Unless you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
overhead. Each is suspended by chains, pulleys, and gears in such a way that it can be turned over to set its sand running.
Slumped against the wall at the far side of the chamber is the cultist who
in the manipulation of time. These hourglasses were part of his attempt to control the flow of time, though he abandoned that research. The hourglasses can be rotated by pulling on their chains, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
overhead. Each is suspended by chains, pulleys, and gears in such a way that it can be turned over to set its sand running.
Slumped against the wall at the far side of the chamber is the cultist who
in the manipulation of time. These hourglasses were part of his attempt to control the flow of time, though he abandoned that research. The hourglasses can be rotated by pulling on their chains, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
enormous chains of infernal iron that hold Elturel are the only physical connection between the city and the ground. Each chain link is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide, and is formed of a welded loop of
infernal iron that is 5 feet thick. See chapter 5 for more information on breaking these infernal chains. The chain links are covered in 1-foot-long iron barbs that make them relatively easy to move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
from its chains and returned to the Material Plane. Otherwise, Zariel will release the chains but leave Elturel in Avernus with no hope of salvation. To Destroy a Demon Lord Baphomet and Yeenoghu are
are empty promises, though Gargauth’s fear is real. If the characters give her the shield, Zariel casts dispel evil and good on it. Her spell causes Gargauth to manifest as a miserable, malformed pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Breaking the Chains Eight chains of infernal iron anchor Elturel to its binding posts, and each of those chains must be broken to free the city. If all the chains are broken, Elturel remains floating
chapter 2 for information on moving along the chains and climbing the infernal iron posts they connect to. Ire of Tiamat Tiamat’s divine power is mighty enough to break the chains that bind Elturel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ceiling by iron chains is a 20-foot-long iron horn with etched Dwarvish runes coiling around it.
The giant horn weighs 2 tons. It dangles 20 feet above the floor on three thick, 5-foot-long iron chains
. The Melairkyn dwarves forged the horn and placed it here to guard the treasure in this hall (see “Treasure” below). A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of conjuration magic around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
steam that deals slashing damage instead of fire damage. Ogruhl has been trapped here for millennia, restrained by magic chains. Ogruhl was the prisoner of a cruel Netherese wizard. When the city around
symbiotic relationship—it defended them and provided a home for them, and they helped it to survive. Helping Ogruhl. A successful DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check determines that the chains that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
entire southwest wall is a stone secret door that pivots on a central axis. The secret door is locked but can be opened with a knock spell or similar magic. It can also be forced open with a successful DC
30 Strength (Athletics) check. 30b. Hidden Hallway This dusty, 20-foot-high corridor is hidden behind two large secret doors. Rusty chains and manacles hang on the walls at 10-foot intervals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
magical restraint to hold a creature that you can see within range. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the target is unaffected, and it is immune to this spell for the
imprisoned target, and the target can’t teleport. Until the spell ends, the target is also affected by one of the following effects of your choice: Burial. The target is entombed beneath the earth in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the Dragon Queen, if Severin fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Burning Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) fire damage
.
Flaming Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 40 (9d8) fire damage.
Scorching Burst. Severin chooses a point he can see within 60 feet of him. Each creature within 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Master’s Guide). 29b. Underbrew in Chains Affixed to the back wall of the western alcove is a stone-framed painting of a scarred male dwarf wearing black plate armor. He is bound by heavy iron chains
and shackles anchored to the floor of a dreary dungeon cell. The painting is 3½ feet wide by 7 feet tall. Thanks to a permanent Nystul’s magic aura spell cast on the painting, a detect magic spell does
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
magical restraint to hold a creature that you can see within range. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the target is unaffected, and it is immune to this spell for the
imprisoned target, and the target can’t teleport. Until the spell ends, the target is also affected by one of the following effects of your choice: Burial. The target is entombed beneath the earth in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
light created by a spell of 8th level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Unlocking the Companion The Companion is sealed by nine locks evenly spaced around its equator. These
allying with a supernatural power, see “Breaking the Chains” earlier in this chapter. The Planetar’s Power If the Companion is shattered or unlocked, the planetar inside it is released. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the Dragon Queen, if Severin fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Burning Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) fire damage
.
Flaming Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 40 (9d8) fire damage.
Scorching Burst. Severin chooses a point he can see within 60 feet of him. Each creature within 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the Mask of the Dragon Queen, if Severin fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Burning Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) fire
damage.
Flaming Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 40 (9d8) fire damage.
Scorching Burst. Severin chooses a point he can see within 60 feet of him. Each creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
travel to get into or out of it. The special component for this version of the spell is a small mithral orb. Chaining. Heavy chains, firmly rooted in the ground, hold the target in place. The target is
varies according to the version of the spell you choose, worth at least 500 gp per Hit Die of the target) Duration: Until dispelled You create a magical restraint to hold a creature that you can see within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
travel to get into or out of it. The special component for this version of the spell is a small mithral orb. Chaining. Heavy chains, firmly rooted in the ground, hold the target in place. The target is
varies according to the version of the spell you choose, worth at least 500 gp per Hit Die of the target) Duration: Until dispelled You create a magical restraint to hold a creature that you can see within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. The blood drips into the chambers holding the ghasts, driving them into a slurping frenzy that can be heard through the serpents’ open mouths. Once sated with blood, the ghasts yank chains to hoist the
unlock and slide open. This releases the hungry ghasts, which fight until turned or destroyed. Each locked secret door can be opened with a knock spell or forced open by a character who succeeds on a DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check.






