Hideous Laughter 5e | 5th Edition Spells Guide

Hideous laughter is a 1st level enchantment spell that is available to bard, & wizard classes.

Casting a spell is one action, and material is made up of tiny tarts and a feather that is waved in the air. It takes one minute for it to target 30 feet range.

1st Level Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 action
Concentration: Yes
Material: Tiny tarts and a feather that is waved in the air
Spell List: Bard, Wizard

Range: 30 feet

Components: V, S, M

Duration: Up to 1 minute

Target: A creature of you choice that you can see within range

A creature of you choice that you can see within range perceives everything as hilariously funny and falls into fits of laugher if this spell affects it.

The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw of fall prone, becoming becoming Incapacitated and unable to stand up for the Duration. A creature with an Intelligence score of 4 or less isn’t affected.

At the ene of each of its turns, and each time it takes damage, the target can make another Wisdom saving throw.

The target has advantage on the saving throw if it’s triggered by damage. On a success, the spell ends.

Frequently Asked Question of Hideous laughter

Hideous laughter is an interesting spell, but people usually ask a few questions about it. Here are the answers.

1. What Does Hideous Laughter Do 5e?

Hideous Laughter is a 1st level enchantment spell. It is a basic spell from 5th edition, in this spell a creature of you choice that you can see within range perceives everything as hilariously funny and falls into fits of laugher if this spell affects it.

The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw of fall prone, becoming becoming Incapacitated and unable to stand up for the Duration. A creature with an Intelligence score of 4 or less isn’t affected.

2. Is Hideous Laughter A Concentration?

Hideous Laughter is particularly effective against wizards, because it incapacitates them and they lose concentration.

Generally, incapacitated means that you cannot take any actions or reactions. Under spellcasting, however, you are incapacitated or killed.

3. Is Hideous Laughter Good?

Hideous laughter causes incapacitation and specifically breaks concentration. If you are frequently up against spell-casters, this can be quite valuable at any level.

4. Is Hideous Laughter A Charm Effect?

No.

In Hideous Laughter’s description, there is no mention of charming the target, so it is not a charm.

5. Who Can Use Hideous Laughter?

In the world of magic, it is believed that only bards and wizards have a natural ability to cast Tasha’s Hideous Laughter.

6. What Level Is Hideous Laughter 5e?

The spell can be cast at the 1st level of the spellcaster.

7. What Is Material of Hideous Laughter 5e?

Hideous laughter consists of tiny tarts and a feather that is waved in the air.

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