Charm Person

1st-level Enchantment

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Charm Person is a 1st-level enchantment spell in D&D 5e (2024). One Humanoid you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw. It does so with Advantage if you or your allies are fighting it. On a failed save, the target has the Charmed condition until the spell ends or until you or your allies damage it. The…

Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

One Humanoid you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw. It does so with Advantage if you or your allies are fighting it. On a failed save, the target has the Charmed condition until the spell ends or until you or your allies damage it. The Charmed creature is Friendly to you. When the spell ends, the target knows it was Charmed by you.

Using a higher-level spell slot

You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

Common questions

What level is Charm Person?

Charm Person is a 1st-level enchantment spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Charm Person?

Charm Person has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.

Does Charm Person require concentration?

No. Charm Person does not require concentration.

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