Power Word Stun
Level 8 · Enchantment
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Power Word Stun is an enchantment spell at level 8, sitting on the bard, sorcerer, warlock, and wizard lists. Cast time: Action. Range 60 feet, components V, duration instantaneous. Effect: You overwhelm the mind of one creature you can see within range.
Stat Block
- Level
- 8
- School
- Enchantment
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
- Material
- —
Description
You overwhelm the mind of one creature you can see within range. If the target has 150 Hit Points or fewer, it has the Stunned condition. Otherwise, its Speed is 0 until the start of your next turn. The Stunned target makes a Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the condition on itself on a success.
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 rewrites decisions. Its targets do not feel coerced; they feel as if their own preferences shifted between one breath and the next. Power Word Stun reads as Enchantment because the spell rewrites a sentient creature's intent or perception. At level 8, Power Word Stun is a tier-3-to-tier-4 commitment with one slot per day for most classes.
Class Fit
- Bard: A Charisma-focused Bard casts Power Word Stun at the spell-save DC for the build's primary stat; that DC is competitive at most tables. At 60 feet, Power Word Stun stays usable from the caster's typical positioning.
- Sorcerer: Quicken Spell turns an Action into a Bonus Action; if Power Word Stun costs an Action, Quicken opens a two-spell turn. 60 feet is enough range that Power Word Stun doesn't pull the caster forward.
- Warlock: Hexblade, Fiend, Genie, Archfey, Great Old One, Celestial, Undying, and Undead patrons each grant bonus spells. Check whether Power Word Stun is on the patron list before spending a known slot. Power Word Stun reaches 60 feet, which lets the caster stay clear of the front line.
- Wizard: The Wizard's daily prep list is the class's flexibility lever — every long rest is a chance to reconsider what Power Word Stun is doing on the sheet. 60 feet is enough range that Power Word Stun doesn't pull the caster forward.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Power Word Stun
- What level spell is Power Word Stun?
- In D&D 5e, Power Word Stun is classified as a level 8 spell of the Enchantment school. Available classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
- What save does Power Word Stun require?
- The save against Power Word Stun is a Constitution saving throw. Specific rules for a successful save are spelled out in the spell description.
- What is the range of Power Word Stun?
- From the caster's position, Power Word Stun reaches 60 feet.
- What components and casting time does Power Word Stun need?
- Power word stun requires v; casting takes one Action.