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MarkVIIIMarc
2020-11-10, 12:16 AM
Everyone fears Finger of Death and Power Word Kill. I've seen Forcecage and think it was Move Earth have some ridiculously powerful effects in combat also.

What other non direct damage spells belong on the list?

Forcecage
Mass Suggestion
Move Earth
Antipathy/Sympathy (I think)

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Corran
2020-11-10, 04:56 AM
Some good ones: Scatter (6), Reverse Gravity (7), Holy Aura (8), Animal Shapes (8) and Maze(8). Most 9th level spells that dont do damage meet your criteria too.

Quoz
2020-11-10, 05:03 AM
Forbiddance can be amazing in the right scenario, such as defending a siege.

Feeblemind will shut down any type of spellcaster hard, and Int is not the best of saves for most non-wizards

Shapechange means always having the right tool for any fight, and probably being able to solo many encounters.

MaxWilson
2020-11-12, 12:24 PM
Symbol is pretty amazing.
Druid's Grove too.

MrStabby
2020-11-12, 02:54 PM
I would add banishment out of a high level slot as an honorary mention. Same for hold person in the right encounter.

Hold monster is solid in the right place. Otto's dance is good. Foresight is OK. Wish is a classic.

For some encounters anti magic field is just superb.

KorvinStarmast
2020-11-12, 03:57 PM
True Polymorph

Turn your friend in to an Ancient Brass dragon.
Get some popcorn
Watch the show.

sithlordnergal
2020-11-12, 04:55 PM
True Polymorph, Simulacrum, Anti-Magic Sphere, Globe of Invulnerability, Mass Cure Wounds, Greater Restoration, Control Water, Dominate Monster, and Mind Blank are all excellent spells.

Gignere
2020-11-12, 04:55 PM
Surprised no one has mentioned Contingency.