Glibness

A
Utility

Glibness is a Utility spell. Utility spells solve problems outside of combat or provide unique situational advantages.

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 spell that boosts
persuasive deception

Glibness is a Social Influence spell. Social Influence spells create ways to communicate, persuade, and alter behavior.

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, letting your words seem truthful and your Charisma checks land at a steady 15.

2024 Rules
Level & School
8th-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Warlock

Until the spell ends, when you make a Charisma check, you can replace the number you roll with a 15. Additionally, no matter what you say, magic that would determine if you are telling the truth indicates that you are being truthful.

2014 Rules
Level & School
8th-level transmutation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Warlock

Until the spell ends, when you make a Charisma check, you can replace the number you roll with a 15. Additionally, no matter what you say, magic that would determine if you are telling the truth indicates that you are being truthful.

Glibness 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 and 2014 versions are exactly the same.

Spells similar to Glibness

  • Zone of Truth 2nd-level enchantment

    It directly deals with magical truth-detection and is the most on-point lower-level analogue to manipulating whether magic can determine honesty.

  • Mind Blank 8th-level abjuration

    Like the target, it protects the caster from mental scrutiny, but by blocking detection and influence rather than altering a roll.

  • Antipathy/Sympathy 8th-level enchantment

    This is a high-level enchantment that exerts long-term social influence over creatures, matching the target's grand, social-manipulation niche.

  • Charm Person 1st-level enchantment

    It’s a classic social-enchantment that directly changes how targets perceive and respond to the caster, sharing the same social-manipulation tone.

  • Suggestion 2nd-level enchantment

    This spell focuses on convincing others with a magical effect, making it a close tactical cousin for social problem-solving and persuasion.