Hideous Laughter
1st-level Enchantment
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Hideous Laughter is a 1st-level enchantment spell in D&D 5e (2024). One creature of your choice that you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it has the Prone and Incapacitated conditions for the duration. During that time, it laughs uncontrollably if it's capable of laughter, and it…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a tart and a feather)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Classes
- Bard, Warlock, Wizard
One creature of your choice that you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it has the Prone and Incapacitated conditions for the duration. During that time, it laughs uncontrollably if it's capable of laughter, and it can't end the Prone condition on itself. At the end of each of its turns and each time it takes damage, it makes another Wisdom saving throw. The target has Advantage on the save if the save is triggered by damage. On a successful save, the spell ends.
Using a higher-level spell slot
You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is Hideous Laughter?
Hideous Laughter is a 1st-level enchantment spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Hideous Laughter?
Hideous Laughter has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.
Does Hideous Laughter require concentration?
Yes. Hideous Laughter requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.