Silence

For the equivalent Way of Shadow Monk action, see  Shadow Arts: Silence.

Silence is a level 2 illusion spell. This spell allows spellcasters to summon a sphere of absolute quietness in an area within range. Creatures within this sphere are immune to Thunder damage and cannot cast verbal spells.

Description

Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are  Silenced and Immune to Thunder damage.

Using this spell might turn targets hostile.

Properties

Cost

Action + Level 2 Spell Slot

Details

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Creates Area: Silence (area)

Ritual

Concentration

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Area: Silence (area)

Silence (area)

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 3: Bard, Cleric, and Circle of the Land (Desert)

• Class Level 5: Ranger, and Oath of Devotion (Oath Spell)

Other ways to learn:

• Also granted to Warlocks who choose the Eldritch Invocation  Book of Ancient Secrets at level 7+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per Long Rest and doesn't expend Spell Slots.

Notes

• Silence does not affect to  Counterspell.
• Silence has two incantations: Silencio, Latin for "Silence", and Te Astringo Lingua, Latin for "I bind your tongue".

External Links

• Silence on the Forgotten Realms Wiki