A web of force surrounds the target, entangling it like a net. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, it is entangled. Perhaps most important, the creature cannot use wings to fly—hence the common name of this spell. A creature flying with wings falls immediately if it is entangled by wingbind.

An entangled creature can escape with a successful Dexterity (Acrobatics) check against a DC equal to the saving throw DC of the spell. The web of force is impervious to most attacks: It is immune to damage of all kinds, cannot be burst with a Strength (Athletics) check, and is unaffected by most spells. Also , the web is immediately destroyed by disintegrate or a sphere of annihilation.