Command

Category: Baldur’s Gate Spells

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

Enchantment Spell

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.

Range: 18m (60ft) Duration: 1 turn
Action Level 1 Spell Slot

Command spell variations

Command: Approach

Enchantment Spell

Command a creature to move toward you on its turn and do nothing else.

Range: 18m (60ft) Duration: 1 turn
Action Level 1 Spell Slot

Condition: Command: Approach

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

Command: Drop

Enchantment Spell

Command a creature to drop its weapon.

Range: 18m (60ft) Duration: 1 turn
Action Level 1 Spell Slot

Condition: Command: Drop

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

Command: Flee

Enchantment Spell

Command a creature to flee from you on its turn and do nothing else.

Range: 18m (60ft) Duration: 1 turn
Action Level 1 Spell Slot

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

Command: Grovel

Enchantment Spell

Command a creature to fall Prone immediately and do nothing else.

Range: 18m (60ft) Duration: 1 turn
Action Level 1 Spell Slot

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

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Command - level 1 spell - Baldur's Gate 3

Spell properties

Level
Level 1
School
Enchantment
Casting resource
Action + Spell Slot
Damage type

Range
18m (60ft)
Duration
1 turn
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