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{{hatnote|For the ranged version of this spell, see {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)}}.}}
{{hatnote|For the ranged version of this spell, see {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)}}.}}
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| type = spell
| name = Ensnaring Strike (Melee)
| name = Ensnaring Strike (Melee)
| image = Ensnaring Strike Melee.webp
| uid = Target_EnsnaringStrike
| level = 1
| level = 1
| school = Conjuration
| school = Conjuration
| ritual =
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to use melee weapon attacks to ensnare enemies with thorny vines and deal {{DamageColor|Piercing|Piercing}} damage to them each turn.
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to use melee weapon attacks to ensnare enemies with thorny vines and deal {{DamageColor|Piercing|Piercing}} damage to them each turn..
| description = Your attack summons thorny vines that possibly {{Cond|Ensnared|Ensnare}} your target.
| description = Your attack summons thorny vines, dealing {{DamageColor|Physical|Weapon Damage}} and possibly {{Cond|Ensnared|Ensnaring}} your target.
| extra description = Ensnared creatures cannot move and take {{DamageText|1d6|Piercing}} damage at the start of each turn. An ally can use their {{SAI|Help}} action to try and tear away the vines.
| damage 1 = weapon
Ensnared creatures cannot move and take {{DamageText|1d6|Piercing}} damage at the start of each turn. An ally can use their [[Help|Help Action]] to try and tear away the vines.
| damage 2 = 1d6
| damage 2 type = Piercing
| damage 2 info = Per turn
| cost = action
| cost = action
| hit cost = bonus
| hit cost = bonus, spell1
| hit cost2 = spell1
| attack roll = melee weapon
| attack roll = yes
| save = STR
| damage = weapon
| save dc = caster
| damage modifier =
| range = melee
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| concentration = yes
| concentration = yes
| range = melee
| higher levels = [[Upcasting]]: {{Cond|Ensnared}} condition deals an extra {{DamageText|1d6|Piercing}} damage per level.
Ensnaring Strike (Melee) is a level 1 conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to use melee weapon attacks to ensnare enemies with thorny vines and deal Piercing damage to them each turn.
Description
Your attack summons thorny vines that possibly Ensnare your target.
Ensnared creatures cannot move and take 1d6Piercing damage at the start of each turn. An ally can use their Help action to try and tear away the vines.
Ensnaring Strike (Melee) is a level 1 conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to use melee weapon attacks to ensnare enemies with thorny vines and deal Piercing damage to them each turn.
your target.
Piercing damage per level.
.
action to try and tear away the vines.
Action
Bonus action + 
Level 1 Spell Slot
Normal weapon damage+ 1d6
Melee weapon attack roll
STR Save (Spell save DC)
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
UID
Spell flags
Duration: 10 turns 
Advantage, while the creature's Attack Rolls and Dexterity 
Disadvantage.
Recharge: 
