Glibness
Level 8 · Enchantment
- Utility
Glibness is an enchantment spell at level 8, sitting on the bard and warlock lists. Cast time: Action. Range Self, components V, duration 1 hour. Effect: Until the spell ends, when you make a Charisma check, you can replace the number you roll with a 15.
Stat Block
- Level
- 8
- School
- Enchantment
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- Self
- Components
- V
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Bard, Warlock
- Material
- —
Description
Until the spell ends, when you make a Charisma check, you can replace the number you roll with a 15. Additionally, no matter what you say, magic that would determine if you are telling the truth indicates that you are being truthful.
5e (2014) vs 2024 changes
This spell has both a 5e (2014) and 2024 Player's Handbook version. Doungim shows the current 2024 stat block above. Differences between editions typically affect components, range, or scaling — check both source books for the table.
Doungim Lore
School Fit
The Enchantment tradition is built on a paradox: it works only on creatures with minds, and creatures with minds are the most likely to have the saving throws to resist it. Glibness is Enchantment because the spell rewrites a sentient creature's intent or perception. At Glibness's level, a single cast can decide a fight or an arc.
Class Fit
- Bard: At the Bard table, Glibness matters most when the College's signature features are on cooldown or out of charges. Otherwise the class has cheaper answers.
- Warlock: Tier 1 Warlocks have a single slot; tier 2 have two. Glibness only earns its known-spell slot if the build casts it most short rests.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Glibness
- What level spell is Glibness?
- Glibness sits at level 8 in the Enchantment school of magic, prepared by Bard, Warlock.
- What is the range of Glibness?
- Glibness is self-target only — the caster is the target of the spell, not another creature.
- How long does Glibness last?
- Glibness sticks for 1 hour. Concentration is not required, so the caster's concentration slot stays free.
- What components and casting time does Glibness need?
- To cast Glibness: the spell uses V components with a standard Action.