Jim's Glowing Coin

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Control

Jim's Glowing Coin is a Control spell. Control spells restrict enemy options through debuffs or denial effects.

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 spell that distracts
multiple foes

Jim's Glowing Coin 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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 with a glowing coin, forcing a
save-or-suck

Jim's Glowing Coin is a Save or Suck spell. Save or Suck spells fall entirely flat if the target succeeds on a saving throw.

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 and skewing
social cues

Jim's Glowing Coin is a Social Influence spell. Social Influence spells create ways to communicate, persuade, and alter behavior.

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2014 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
S, M (a coin)
Duration
1 minute
Classes
Wizard
Source
Acquisitions Incorporated

Of the many tactics employed by master magician and renowned adventurer Jim Darkmagic, the old glowing coin trick is a time-honored classic. When you cast the spell, you hurl the coin that is the spell's material component to any spot within range. The coin lights up as if under the effect of a light spell. Each creature of your choice that you can see within 30 feet of the coin must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be distracted for the duration. While distracted, a creature has disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and initiative rolls.

Jim's Glowing Coin 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Jim's Glowing Coin is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

How popular is Jim's Glowing Coin in 5e?

Jim's Glowing Coin is the #97 most popular level 2 spell (of 97) and the #70 most picked level 2 Wizard spell (of 71).

Among level 2 spells, Jim's Glowing Coin ranks just below Wristpocket in popularity.

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