Mislead

A
Utility

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

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 spell that hides you behind a convincing double, reshaping
battlefield control

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

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 while granting
spy-like insight

Mislead is a Information spell. Information spells provide ways to transmit, perceive, detect, or reveal hidden or unknown information.

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 and swift
repositioning

Mislead is a Action Economy spell. Action Economy spells grant you more choices on future turns.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
5th-level illusion
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Classes
Bard, Warlock, Wizard

You gain the Invisible condition at the same time that an illusory double of you appears where you are standing. The double lasts for the duration, but the invisibility ends immediately after you make an attack roll, deal damage, or cast a spell.

As a Magic action, you can move the illusory double up to twice your Speed and make it gesture, speak, and behave in whatever way you choose. It is intangible and invulnerable.

You can see through its eyes and hear through its ears as if you were located where it is.

2014 Rules
Level & School
5th-level illusion
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
S
Duration
Concentration, 1 hour
Classes
Bard, Wizard

You become invisible at the same time that an illusory double of you appears where you are standing. The double lasts for the duration, but the invisibility ends if you attack or cast a spell.

You can use your action to move your illusory double up to twice your speed and make it gesture, speak, and behave in whatever way you choose.

You can see through its eyes and hear through its ears as if you were located where it is. On each of your turns as a bonus action, you can switch from using its senses to using your own, or back again. While you are using its senses, you are blinded and deafened in regard to your own surroundings.

Mislead 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The invisibility now ends after you make an attack roll, deal damage, or cast a spell, instead of only after attacking or casting. The double is now intangible and invulnerable, and you no longer get the bonus action to switch between your senses and the double’s. Now also available to warlocks.

Mislead popularity

How popular is Mislead? 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.

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