Deafness is a level 2 Arcane spell from the Illusion school, exclusive to the Enhanced Edition game, that permanently deafens a target if they fail a Save vs. Spell.
Description[]
| “ | The Deafness spell causes the recipient to become totally unable to hear any sounds. Deafened creatures are unaffected by spells and abilities that rely on hearing, and deafened spellcasters have a 50% chance to miscast any spells. The victim is allowed a Save vs. Spell to negate the effect. Deafness can be done away with by means of Dispel Magic, Cure Disease, and similar treatments. | ” |
Effects[]
This spell causes a creature to become completely deaf, permanently, granting them immunity to sound-based spells and abilities, but also creating a 50% chance for the target to miscast their spells. A Save vs Spell negates the effect.
The deafness can be cured through use of spells such as Dispel Magic, Cure Disease, and similar treatments.
Acquisition[]
Level up[]
- At levels [numbers], Sorcerers are able to select an additional level 2 arcane spell to add to their known spells
Scrolls[]
- Sold by Orrick the Gray, in the Tower of Orrick the Gray, Kuldahar
- Sold by Edion Caradoc, in Edion's Tower, Burial Isle.
Heart of Winter Starting spells[]
- As a level 2 arcane spell, Bards, Mages, and Sorcerers are able to select this spell as one of their starting spells during Character generation when created in the Heart of Winter expansion
External links[]
- Deafness article on the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
- Deafness article on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms