Dominate Person

5th-level Enchantment

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

Dominate Person is a 5th-level enchantment spell in D&D 5e (2024). One Humanoid you can see within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Charmed condition for the duration. The target has Advantage on the save if you or your allies are fighting it. Whenever the target takes damage, it repeats the…

Casting Time
1 action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard

One Humanoid you can see within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Charmed condition for the duration. The target has Advantage on the save if you or your allies are fighting it. Whenever the target takes damage, it repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success. You have a telepathic link with the Charmed target while the two of you are on the same plane of existence. On your turn, you can use this link to issue commands to the target (no action required), such as "Attack that creature," "Move over there," or "Fetch that object." The target does its best to obey on its turn. If it completes an order and doesn't receive further direction from you, it acts and moves as it likes, focusing on protecting itself. You can command the target to take a Reaction but must take your own Reaction to do so.

Using a higher-level spell slot

Your Concentration can last longer with a spell slot of level 6 (up to 10 minutes), 7 (up to 1 hour), or 8+ (up to 8 hours).

Common questions

What level is Dominate Person?

Dominate Person is a 5th-level enchantment spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Dominate Person?

Dominate Person has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 60 feet.

Does Dominate Person require concentration?

Yes. Dominate Person requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.

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