Description

Gameplay

The caster selects a single enemy creature to aim this spell toward - and releases a sparkling projectile that unerringly speeds to the designated creature with a brief 3D graphic effect rendering on the both the target and the caster.

After uttering the fast-casting command word, the enemy target, and any other enemies in the area of effect are exposed to the spell's effects.

Each creature is allowed a Saving throw versus Spell to resist the command.

If the save is failed, the creature is rendered Unconscious for a specific duration as determined by the spell caster's priest level, ranging from 1 turn to 2 turns - each creature affected will be named on the combat screen along with a text reading "Unconscious".

While unconscious, the creature falls prone to the ground and is in a Helpless state- in fact, even damaging the victim won't revive/waken them up.

This spell can potentially be blocked by Magic resistance.

The initial target of the spell can employ a Spell protections type defense, such as Minor Spell Deflection to halt it.

Any creature in the area of effect protected by Spell Immunity: Enchantment will not be affected by the Greater Command.

The spell uses an internal spell Power level of 5, and thus certain creatures can't be affected by it, such as a Lich or Rakshasa.

Creatures protected from Sleep/Unconsciousness will shrug this spell off.

This spell allows Elf and Half-elf creatures to potentially resist this spell using their racial resistance to sleep - and will be automatically checked when the spell exposure occurs.

Trivia

The Greater Command spell doesn't exist in the Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition ruleset - this spell is a creation by the developers for the BG video game.

Gallery

Viconia DeVir creeps inside a storehouse with enemies present, under invisibility, and utters a Greater Command toward Pitre, trying to capture as many as possible in the AoE. One of three assailants failed his saving throw, and falls helpless.

Mod content

This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.

Spell Revisions mod has changed this Divine spell, revising its targeting, saving throw, duration and description. See below:

Greater Command
Level: 5
School: Enchantment
Sphere: Charm, Combat, Law
Range: Long
Duration: 1 turn
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: Target, and enemies within 15’
Saving Throw: Special

As with the first level spell Command, this spell enables the priest to command other creatures to lie down and take no action (sleep), but the effects of this spell last up to 10 rounds, and every enemy within 15 feet of the target is affected (save vs. spell at -4 negates). At the start of each round after the first, those affected get another save to attempt to break free from the spell. When the spell duration expires, any creatures still sleeping will awaken.

Mod gallery

A Dark Planetar gated in by the Demilich (Watcher's Keep) casts Greater Command at a party member. SR mod creature version and SCS AI scripting shown.

External links

• Greater command on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.