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Hold Person Spell Guide and Effects

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Hold Person is a Level 2 Spell from the School of Enchantment in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn more about this spell, its effect, range, and duration, as well as the classes that can use this spell, and more!

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Spell Information
Overview
Effects
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Hold Person Spell Information

Hold Person Overview

Class	Spell Level
・ Wizard ・ Warlock ・ Paladin ・ Druid ・ Cleric ・ Bard	Level 2
	School
	Enchantment
Description
Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't move, act or react. Attack from within 3m are always Critical Hits.

Hold Person Effects

Range	Radius	Duration
18m	❌	10 turns
Concentration?	Saving Throw	Cast Time
Required	WIS Save	Action

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