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| − | '''''Lesser confusion''''', also known as '''''random action''''', was an [[enchantment]] [[spell]] that made a target being act randomly for a brief period. It was a lesser form of the longer-running ''[[confusion]]'' spell.<ref name="PHB30"/><ref name="PHB35"/><ref group="note">In the change from 3{{rd}} edition to 3.5 |
+ | '''''Lesser confusion''''', also known as '''''random action''''', was an [[enchantment]] [[spell]] that made a target being act randomly for a brief period. It was a lesser form of the longer-running ''[[confusion]]'' spell.<ref name="PHB30"/><ref name="PHB35"/><ref group="note">In the change from 3{{rd}} edition to v.3.5 D&D, this spell was renamed from ''random action'' to ''lesser confusion''.</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:12, 2 September 2020
Lesser confusion, also known as random action, was an enchantment spell that made a target being act randomly for a brief period. It was a lesser form of the longer-running confusion spell.[1][2][note 1]
Users
The spell could be cast by beginner bards[2][note 2] and clerics with the Mentalism domain.[3][4]
Effects
Cast against one living creature nearby whose mind could be affected, this spell compelled them to become confused and act at random for several seconds. They might attack the caster, attack the nearest creature even if it was an ally, run away, stand and simple babble, or even act as they would have normally.[1][2]
Components
It required verbal and somatic components, while clerics also required a divine focus.[1][2][note 3]
Appendix
Notes
- ↑ In the change from 3rd edition to v.3.5 D&D, this spell was renamed from random action to lesser confusion.
- ↑ In the changeover, this spell was changed from a divine spell for clerics to an arcane spell for bards. This wiki uses the later, official version.
- ↑ In the updated spell description, the cleric's need for a divine focus was mistakenly retained though bards should have no need for it, somewhat confusingly. Fortunately, it may still be required by Mentalism clerics.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (August 2000). Player's Handbook 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 161, 242. ISBN 0-7869-1551-4.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 182, 212. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 64. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 88. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.