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2nd-level · Enchantment

Zone of Truth

Level2nd-level · Enchantment
Casting Time1 action
Range60 feet
ComponentsV, S
Duration10 minutes
ClassesBard, Cleric, Paladin
Description

You create a magical zone that guards against deception in a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on a point of your choice within range. Until the spell ends, a creature that enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature can't speak a deliberate lie while in the radius. You know whether each creature succeeds or fails on its saving throw.

An affected creature is aware of the spell and can thus avoid answering questions to which it would normally respond with a lie. Such a creature can remain evasive in its answers as long as it remains within the boundaries of the truth.

Casting Zone of Truth

Zone of Truth is a 2nd-level enchantment with a casting time of 1 action and a range of 60 feet. It doesn't need concentration, so it stacks with your other buffs.

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