Zone of Truth

2nd level Enchantment
Casting Time
1 Action
Range
60 Feet
Duration
10 minutes
Components
V
S
Class
Bard
Paladin
Cleric

Spell Description

You create a magical zone that guards against deception in a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on a point of your choice within range. Until the spell ends, a creature that enters the spell’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature can’t speak a deliberate lie while in the radius. You know whether each creature succeeds or fails on its saving throw.

An affected creature is aware of the spell and can thus avoid answering questions to which it would normally respond with a lie. Such a creature can be evasive in its answers as long as it remains within the boundaries of the truth.

Is Zone of Truth Good?

Overall Rating: Green. This means that zone of truth is a good spell.

Overall Notes: Great for when you need to gain the trust of some NPCs, or when you don’t quite trust them yourself.