Sometimes it is not all about fighting, it is all about Victory. If you ask me, the end justifies the means. The Dungeons and Dragons game is a multi-faceted game that requires a certain level of intelligence and mental work to succeed. If you cannot dominate enemies by your strength, you should be able to dominate them by your thinking at least.
The Phantasmal Force is one of the spells in the Dungeons and Dragon’s games that is capable of giving you victory without having to engage headlong with your enemy. This spell gives you the ability to plunge into a monster’s head and give them something unreal to hold on to. The monster now believes in an illusion for truth. In this article, we will get you started about what the Phantasmal Force is all about and how you can cast this spell like a pro and make the most out of it.
What is Phantasmal Force?
You craft an illusion that takes root in the mind of a creature that you can see within range. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, you create a phantasmal object, creature, or other visible phenomena of your choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube, and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration.
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Spell level: Second level Illusion spell
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M ( A bit of fleece)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Spell list: Sorcerer, Wizard, Bard
Delving into the Phantasmal Force
The Phantasmal Force is a second-level illusion spell that can be cast by a Sorcerer, Wizard, or Bard. This spell takes an action to cast and it can affect a target within a 60 feet range. Since it is a concentration spell, you should avoid any form of distraction. If you are distracted, the spell will end. The Phantasmal Force requires the Vocal, Somatic and Material components to be cast. The Material component needed is a piece of fleece.
You craft an illusion that takes root in the mind of a creature that you can see within range. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, you create a phantasmal object, creature, or other visible phenomena of your choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube, and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration.
The phantasm may include sound, temperature, and other stimuli, all evident only to the targeted creature. The target can use its action to examine the phantasm with an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If the check succeeds, the target realizes that the phantasm is an illusion, and the spell ends.
Just like any other illusion, the subject thinks their imaginations are real and true. Therefore, if they do not notice that they are under the Phantasmal force, they definitely will act on this illusion to make their decisions thereby rendering them vulnerable to damages.
This spell is a very dangerous one in the sense that while the victim acts based on his illusion, other members of the team would think that the victim has been bought over, or even think it is an enemy enshrouded in secrecy with the use of some form of dark magic/spell. If care is not taken, such members may be seen as an enemy.
The Phantasm can deal a 1d6 psychic damage to the target on each round on your turn provided the target is in range of the Phantasm.
Where can I get the Fleece for the spell?
The fleece is needed for the Phantasmal Force to be triggered. If you have this spell and you cannot get the fleece, you cannot pull the trigger. This is why it is important to know where you can get the fleece.
The fleece often comes in your component pouch if you have one. However, if you don’t have access to this, you can always get it in a sheep pen. Furthermore, if you cannot get such a place, you may also find it in a butcher shop nearby.
Who is immune to the Phantasmal Force?
The Phantasmal Force just like other spells does not affect every creature. Therefore it is worthy to know that if you have this spell, it does not have any effect on the undead or construct.
Can Phantasmal Force restrain?
Phantasmal Force is only but an illusion. While it may cause physical harm to the target, it cannot restrain the creature.