| summary = This spell is a variant of the Level 3 Abjuration Spell, {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}. This variant of the spell allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward that explodes and deals Cold damage to enemies when triggered.
| description = The glyph explodes, dealing {{DamageType|Cold}} damage to enemies in the vicinity. Creatures who pass the {{SavingThrow|Dexterity}} still take half damage.
[[Spell]] > [[Spell#List Of Spells|List Of Spells]] > [[Spell#3rd Level Spells|3rd Level Spells]] > [[Glyph of Warding]] > Glyph of Warding: Cold
The glyph will last until triggered, or until a [[Long Rest]].
----'''Glyph of Warding: Cold''' is variant of the Level 3 Abjuration Spell, [[Glyph of Warding]]. This variant of the spell allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward that explodes and deals <code><span style="color:#3399cc">Cold</span></code> damage to enemies when triggered.
| warning = {{Prereq|Only one glyph can be active at a time.}}
[[File:Glyph of Warding Cold Icon.png|thumb|240x240px|{{AbilityInfobox
| cost = action, spell3
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"The glyphs explode and hurt everyone within range stepped on by an enemy. On save: Target still take half damage.''"</div>
| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DamageText|1d8|Cold}} damage for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd.
| variants =
| notes = * Only those considered an enemy can trigger the glyph. For the player's party this is indicated via a red circle beneath the creature, red outlines when highlighted, and denoted by a red dot on the minimap. Neutral, friendly, and allied creatures (highlighted yellow/green/blue respectively) can safely go through the glyph.
** This makes using the glyph as a trap difficult for many encounters. Specifically, those that normally only consider creatures hostile after dialogue.
* When the glyph is triggered, everyone within the area is affected, regardless of allegiance.
* When the spellcaster is surrounded by enemies, sometimes it is worth throwing the glyph down right at their feet.
| video = Glyph of Warding Visuals.mp4
}}
==Description==
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The glyphs explode and hurt everyone within range stepped on by an enemy. On save: Target still take half damage.
Glyph of Warding: Cold is a level 3 abjuration spell. This spell is a variant of the Level 3 Abjuration Spell, Glyph of Warding. This variant of the spell allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward that explodes and deals Cold damage to enemies when triggered.
Description
The glyph explodes, dealing Cold damage to enemies in the vicinity. Creatures who pass the Dexteritysaving throw still take half damage.
The glyph will last until triggered, or until a Long Rest.
Only those considered an enemy can trigger the glyph. For the player's party this is indicated via a red circle beneath the creature, red outlines when highlighted, and denoted by a red dot on the minimap. Neutral, friendly, and allied creatures (highlighted yellow/green/blue respectively) can safely go through the glyph.
This makes using the glyph as a trap difficult for many encounters. Specifically, those that normally only consider creatures hostile after dialogue.
When the glyph is triggered, everyone within the area is affected, regardless of allegiance.
When the spellcaster is surrounded by enemies, sometimes it is worth throwing the glyph down right at their feet.
Cold damage for each Spell Slot Level above 3rd.
. This variant of the spell allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward that explodes and deals Cold damage to enemies when triggered.
Dexterity saving throw still take half damage.
Only one glyph can be active at a time.
Level 3 Spell Slot
Range: 9 m / 30 ft
AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)
