Blindness/Deafness

Control

spell that

cripples a foe

by leaving it blind or deaf, with the chance to shake it off each turn.

2024 Rules

Level & School: 2nd-level transmutation
Casting Time: Action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V
Duration: 1 minute
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source: Player's Handbook (2024)

One creature that you can see within range must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or it has the Blinded or Deafened condition (your choice) for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2.

2014 Rules

Level & School: 2nd-level necromancy
Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V
Duration: 1 minute
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source: Player's Handbook (2014)

You can blind or deafen a foe. Choose one creature that you can see within range to make a Constitution saving throw. If it fails, the target is either blinded or deafened (your choice) for the duration. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make a Constitution saving throw. On a success, the spell ends.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd.