Jun 23, 2015 · Hypnotic Pattern has been occasionally useful in our campaigns, but not problematic. I believe the entire intent of the spell is crowd control. If they are using it to freeze …

Sep 9, 2020 · Conjures Hypnotic Pattern from the days of old. "Creates a pattern in front of the Illusionist that will hold any it catches motionless, staring at it. It catches 4d6 1st level types, …

Jan 22, 2017 · Since the hypnotic pattern vanishes after a moment according to its description, unless some enemy had readied an action to attack immediately at the casting of the spell …

Oct 8, 2024 · Hypnotic pattern still reads as miss your turn even if a few go around waking the others up. Slow hits up to 6 people. CR 2 has big buckets of hit points comparable to fireballs …

Sep 10, 2020 · The hypnotic pattern’s awesomeness is balanced by how easy it is to end with a single point of damage or an action to break the spell. There are a couple of solutions, some …

Apr 2, 2025 · As for the claim Tasha's is better than Hypnotic Pattern, I disagree. First, the range for Tasha's is 30 feet, and Hypnotic Pattern is 120. Second Hypnotic Pattern will hit a lot more …

Feb 22, 2017 · Confusion, Hold Person, Hold Monster, Sleep, Hypnotic Pattern, Power Word Stun - none of those spells have a higher level option that extends duration. I think Sleep is …

Jul 9, 2022 · I am looking for a good 3rd level control spell I have been underwhelmed by hypnotic pattern in play. Friendly fire issues, enemies get out of it if they take damage or can be shaken …

Sep 10, 2020 · If I was dealing with a bard using hypnotic pattern the most effective strategy would likely be to have ranged attackers able to attack him. Bards don’t have good ac. They …

Sep 9, 2020 · Exactly. Fireball is a favorite spell because it is powerful. If one guy likes Hypnotic Pattern because it is powerful, that is normal. Actually, I appreciate the diversity away from …