Scatter

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Control

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

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 spell that scatters
multiple creatures

Scatter 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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,
reshaping the battlefield

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

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 by teleporting them to new ground and breaking tight formations.

2014 Rules
Level & School
6th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

The air quivers around up to five creatures of your choice that you can see within range. An unwilling creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw to resist this spell. You teleport each affected target to an unoccupied space that you can see within 120 feet of you. That space must be on the ground or on a floor.

Scatter 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Scatter is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

How popular is Scatter in 5e?

Scatter is the #25 most popular level 6 spell (of 52) and the #7 most picked level 6 Warlock spell (of 15).

Among level 6 spells, Scatter ranks just below Guards and Wards and just above Otiluke's Freezing Sphere in popularity.

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