Gift of Gab
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level enchantment
- Casting Time
- Reaction, which you take when you speak to another creature
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Wizard
- Source
- Acquisitions Incorporated
When I met Jim Darkmagic, I wondered how he got anything done in that outfit. I have since learned that most of his talents involve standing and talking. His outfit is perfect for that.
Jim Darkmagic is said to have invented this spell, originally calling it I said what?! Have you ever been talking to the local monarch and accidentally mentioned how their son looks like your favorite hog from when you were growing up on the family farm? We've all been there! But rather than being beheaded for an honest slip of the tongue, you can pretend it never happened—by ensuring that no one knows it happened.
When you cast this spell, you skillfully reshape the memories of listeners in your immediate area, so that each creature of your choice within 5 feet of you forgets everything you said within the last 6 seconds. Those creatures then remember that you actually said the words you speak as the verbal component of the spell.
Gift of Gab 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Gift of Gab is currently only available in the 2014 edition.
Gift of Gab popularity
How popular is Gift of Gab? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may fill a specific niche for a spellbook.
- Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 25% picked level 2 Wizard spell
- Bottom 25% of all level 2 spells
- Bottom 10% picked level 2 Bard spell
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Gift of Gab
Calm Emotions 2nd-level enchantment
Like Gift of Gab, it helps defuse tense situations and keep a conversation from spiraling out of control.
Players prefer Calm Emotions over Gift of Gab
Suggestion 2nd-level enchantment
This also wins social encounters by subtly bending minds, though it pushes behavior rather than editing memory.
Players prefer Suggestion over Gift of Gab
Zone of Truth 2nd-level enchantment
Both are enchantments built for tricky conversations, especially when you want to control what can be said or believed.
Players prefer Zone of Truth over Gift of Gab
Modify Memory 5th-level enchantment
It’s the closest match, since both alter what other creatures remember and are aimed at smoothing over social mistakes.
Players prefer Modify Memory over Gift of Gab
Charm Person 1st-level enchantment
It targets social interaction directly and is often chosen when a caster wants someone to come away favorably disposed.
Players prefer Charm Person over Gift of Gab