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It’s time to set up your spellcasting PC’s list of prepared spells—but is Mirror Image good enough to make the cut? Overall, it’s a strong spell with some great benefits for magic users in need of some extra protection! Mirror Image creates multiple duplicates of the caster, which confuse enemies and draw attacks (so the caster won’t get hit). Keep reading for a complete overview of the Mirror Image spell, with tips on how it works and the best ways to use it.
Things You Should Know
- Mirror Image is a 2nd-level illusion spell. Casting the spell creates 3 duplicates of your PC, mimicking their movements and confusing enemies.
- Each duplicate has an armor class equal to 10 + your PC’s Dexterity modifier. To see if enemies hit your PC or their duplicates, roll a d20.
- While you have 3 duplicates, you must roll a 6 or higher to have an enemy hit a duplicate. With 2 duplicates, you must roll an 8; with 1 duplicate, you’ll need an 11.
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QuestionWhat are some crafty ways to use the mirror image spell?Lonny Foran is a Dungeons & Dragons Expert. He founded his YouTube channel, All Things DnD, in 2015. The channel has amassed 244K subscribers and over 54M views. His website, All Things DnD, is an online community hub for Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts, hosting a podcast, DnD guides, an NPC generator, quizzes, and more.Other methods include employing the spell to create diversions and sending illusory duplicates in different directions to confuse adversaries or distract them from important objectives. Crafting illusory traps presents another cunning tactic, where apparent vulnerability lures enemies into a false sense of security before revealing the true location for a surprise counterattack. Additionally, overwhelming adversaries with an illusory swarm can instill fear or hesitation, granting a psychological edge in negotiations or combat. Cooperative coordination among allies enables the strategic placement of illusions to disrupt enemy formations or create advantageous openings. Through inventive application, Mirror Image becomes a versatile tool for enhancing your role-playing experiences and outmaneuvering seemingly impossible challenges in Dungeons and Dragons adventures.
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References
- ↑ http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spell:mirror-image
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