Entangle

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Control

Entangle is a Control spell. Control spells restrict enemy options through debuffs or denial effects.

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 spell that turns the ground into
battlefield control

Entangle is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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, trapping
multiple creatures

Entangle is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 in grasping plants.

2024 Rules
Level & School
1st-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Druid, Ranger

Grasping plants sprout from the ground in a 20-foot square within range. For the duration, these plants turn the ground in the area into Difficult Terrain. They disappear when the spell ends. Each creature (other than you) in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or have the Restrained condition until the spell ends. A Restrained creature can take an action to make a Strength (Athletics) check against your spell save DC. On a success, it frees itself from the grasping plants and is no longer Restrained by them.

2014 Rules
Level & School
1st-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Druid

Grasping weeds and vines sprout from the ground in a 20-foot square starting from a point within range. For the duration, these plants turn the ground in the area into difficult terrain.

A creature in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be restrained by the entangling plants until the spell ends. A creature restrained by the plants can use its action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, it frees itself.

When the spell ends, the conjured plants wilt away.

Entangle 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Now also available to Rangers. The 2024 version explicitly excludes you from the save if you’re in the area, and it uses the Restrained condition plus a Strength (Athletics) check to escape instead of the older bespoke restraint and generic Strength check.

Entangle popularity

How popular is Entangle? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.

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