Dissonant Whispers

Category: Baldur’s Gate Spells

A level 1 Enchantment spell in Baldur’s Gate 3 available to Bards. It allows the spellcaster to fill a target with terror and deal Psychic damage to them.

Spell description: Whisper a discordant melody to a creature. It takes 3d6 Psychic damage and becomes Frightened.

Properties

  • Damage: 3d6 Psychic
  • Damage type: Psychic
  • Range: 18m (60ft)
  • Save: WIS save
  • Attack type: Ranged
  • Conditions applied: Frightened
  • Cost: Action + Spell Slot
  • Recharge: Per action

Spell upcasting

Deal an additional 1d6 Psychic damage per level.

How to obtain Dissonant Whispers

  • Bard at Class level 1
  • The Great Old One (Warlock) at Class level 1
  • Granted by feature: Magic Initiate: Bard

DISSONANT WHISPERS

Level 1 Enchantment Spell
Damage: 3-18
3d6, Psychic

Frighten a creature: it will be easier to hit and cannot move.

On save: Target only takes half damage.

Range: 18m (60ft) Save: WIS Save
Action Level 1 Spell Slot

Condition: Frightened

Duration: 2 turns
The affected creature cannot move. Frightened creatures also have Disadvantage on Ability Checks and Attach Rolls.

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Spell properties

Level
Level 1
School
Enchantment
Casting resource
Action + Spell Slot
Damage type
Psychic
Range
18m (60ft)
Duration
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