Command

A level 1 Enchantment spell that allows the caster to order a target to flee, move closer, freeze, drop their weapon, or grovel.

Spell description: Command a creature to flee, move closer, freeze, drop to the ground, or drop their weapon. The effect of the command is based on the variant selected.

Spell properties

• Range: 18m (60ft)
• Duration: 1 turn
• Save: WIS save
• Attack type: Ranged
• Conditions applied: —
• Cost: Action + Spell Slot
• Recharge: Per action

Spell upcasting

Affects an extra target for each spell slot level above the 1st.

How to obtain Command

• Cleric, The Fiend (Warlock), Knowledge Domain (Cleric, Domain Spell) at Class level 1
• Paladin at Class level 2
• Oath of the Crown (Oath Spell) at Class level 3
• College of Lore (Bard) at Class level 6 via Magical Secrets
• All bards at Class level 10 via Magical Secrets
• Granted by features: Magic Initiate: Cleric

Source items: Gauntlet of the Tyrant, Netherstone-Studded Gauntlet, Salty Scimitar

Command spell variations

Condition: Command: Approach

• Duration: 1 turn
• Has to move toward the spellcaster using the shortest route possible
• Cannot take Actions, Bonus Actions, or Reactions

Condition: Command: Drop

• Duration: 1 turn
• An enemy has made you drop your weapon to the ground, similar to Disarmed

Condition: Command: Flee

• Duration: 1 turn
• Has to move as far away from the spellcaster by the fastest available means
• Cannot take Actions, Bonus Actions, or Reactions

Condition: Command: Grovel

• Duration: 1 turn
• Can’t move or take Actions, Bonus Actions, or Reactions. Has Disadvantage on Strength and Dexterity Saving throws
• Attacks against a grovelling creature have Advantage if they are made within 3m (10ft) of the creature