Ensnaring Strike

For the ranged version of this spell, see  Ensnaring Strike (Ranged).

Ensnaring Strike is a level 1 conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to use weapon attacks to ensnare enemies with thorny vines and deal Piercing damage to them each turn.

Description

Your attack summons thorny vines, dealing Weapon Damage and possibly Ensnaring 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.

Properties

Cost

Action

Cost on hit

Bonus action

Damage

Normal weapon damage

Details

Attack roll

Concentration

At higher levels

Upcast: Ensnared condition deals an extra 1d6Piercing damage per level.

Variants

•  Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)
•  Ensnaring Strike (Melee)

Condition: Ensnared

 Ensnared

Duration: 10 turns

Strength saving throw

• Cannot move and takes 1d6Piercing damage per turn.
• Attack rolls against the creature have Advantage, while the creature's Attack Rolls and Dexterity Saving throws have Disadvantage.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 2: Ranger

• Class Level 3: Oath of the Ancients (Oath Spell)

External Links

• Ensnaring strike on the Forgotten Realms Wiki