Spells / Binding

Binding

enchantment (compulsion) mind-affecting
LevelArcanist 8, Sorcerer 8, Summoner 6, Wizard 8Casting time1 minuteRangeclose (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)Targetsone living creatureDurationsee text (D)Saving throwWill negates; see textComponentsV, S, M (opals worth 500 gp per HD of the target creature, plus other components as specified below)

Engine mechanics - what the game actually does

ApplyConditionWill save negatesapplies Unconscious

applies Unconscious, Will negates for see text (D)

Classified by SpellMechanics from this spell's own body text; the same object drives the game engine, the cards, and this page.

Description

A binding spell creates a magical restraint to hold a creature. The target gets an initial saving throw only if its Hit Dice equal at least half your caster level. You may have as many as six assistants help you with the spell. For each assistant who casts suggestion , your caster level for this casting of binding increases by 1. For each assistant who casts dominate animal, dominate person , or dominate monster , your caster level for this casting of binding increases by a number equal to a third of that assistant's level, provided that the spell's target is appropriate for a binding spell. Since the assistants' spells are cast simply to improve your caster level for the purpose of the binding spell, saving throws and spell resistance against the assistants' spells are irrelevant. Your caster level determines whether the target gets an initial Will saving throw and how long the binding lasts. All binding spells are dismissible. Regardless of the version of binding you cast, you can specify triggering conditions that end the spell and release the creature whenever they occur. These triggers can be as simple or elaborate as you desire, but the condition must be reasonable and have a likelihood of coming to pass. The conditions can be based on a creature's name, identity, or alignment, but otherwise must be based on observable actions or qualities. Intangibles such as level, c...