Bead of Force
D&D 5e · 2024·Wondrous items·Rare·No attunement
- Type
- Wondrous items
- Weight
- 0.06 lb
- Attunement
- Not required
- Rarity
- Rare
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: Magic action to throw up to 60 ft.; bead explodes and is destroyed.
What Bead of Force does
This small black sphere measures 3/4 of an inch in diameter and weighs an ounce. Typically, 1d4 + 4 Beads of Force are found together. You can take a Magic action to throw the bead up to 60 feet. The bead explodes in a 10-foot-radius Sphere on impact and is destroyed. Each creature in the Sphere must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 5d4 Force damage. A sphere of transparent force then encloses the area for 1 minute. Any creature that failed the save and is completely within the area is trapped inside this sphere. Creatures that succeeded on the save or are partially within the area are pushed away from the center of the sphere until they are no longer inside it. Only breathable air can pass through the sphere's wall. No attack or other effect can pass through. An enclosed creature can take a Utilize action to push against the sphere's wall, moving the sphere up to half the creature's Speed. The sphere can be picked up, and its magic causes it to weigh only 1 pound, regardless of the weight of creatures inside.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Magic action to throw up to 60 ft.; bead explodes and is destroyed.
- Consumable
- Yes
- Failed save only
- Dexterity DC 15: failure takes 5d4 Force. Fully enclosed failed-save creatures are trapped for 1 minute. No damage stated on success.
- Sphere
- Only breathable air passes; blocks attacks and effects. Utilize action inside can push up to half Speed. Lifted sphere weighs 1 lb. regardless of occupants.
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Bead of Force FAQ
Does Bead of Force require attunement?
No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The source does not specify a price for this entry. Ask your GM about availability and cost.