Can You Twin Spell Greater Invisibility? A Comprehensive Guide
The short answer is yes, you can twin spell Greater Invisibility. This powerful combination allows a Sorcerer, using their Metamagic, to grant the benefits of Greater Invisibility to two targets simultaneously. This opens up incredible tactical possibilities and is a highly sought-after strategy for players looking to maximize their party’s effectiveness. Let’s dive deeper into why and how this works, and explore the nuances surrounding this potent magical maneuver.
Understanding Twinned Spell and Greater Invisibility
The Twinned Spell Metamagic
The Twinned Spell Metamagic option is a core feature of the Sorcerer class in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (5e). It allows a Sorcerer to spend sorcery points to enhance their spells. The rule states: “When you cast a spell that targets only one creature and doesn’t have a range of self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip).”
Essentially, a spell that normally affects one target can, through Twinned Spell, affect two. The key here is the limitation on “a spell that targets only one creature”. This limitation is very important in determining which spells are eligible for this Metamagic option.
Greater Invisibility: The Spell
Greater Invisibility is a 4th-level illusion spell that has no restriction on actions by the affected creature. The target becomes invisible until the spell ends, and anything the target is wearing or carrying also becomes invisible as long as it is on the target’s person. Crucially, the affected creature does not lose invisibility by attacking or casting a spell, unlike the base Invisibility spell.
This difference is significant: standard Invisibility is broken as soon as the affected creature attacks or casts a spell, while Greater Invisibility maintains its stealthy benefits even during combat. This leads to a considerable tactical advantage, as enemies will have disadvantage on attacks, and the invisible creatures will have advantage on their attacks.
Why Twinned Greater Invisibility Works
The reason Twinned Spell works with Greater Invisibility lies in the wording of both rules. Greater Invisibility targets only one creature, and it does not have a range of “self.” Thus, the spell meets the criteria for Twinned Spell. By spending 4 sorcery points (the level of the spell), a Sorcerer can cast Greater Invisibility and have it affect two separate creatures, making the whole encounter quite favorable for your party.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the nuances and implications of Twinned Spell and Greater Invisibility:
1. What are the benefits of Greater Invisibility over Invisibility?
Greater Invisibility allows the invisible creature to attack and cast spells without breaking the invisibility effect. This makes it highly effective during combat, offering consistent advantage on attacks and disadvantage on attacks made by the enemy. Regular Invisibility ends as soon as the affected creature takes such actions.
2. Can you cast other spells while under the effect of Greater Invisibility?
Yes, Greater Invisibility has no restriction on spellcasting or attacking. You can cast spells while remaining invisible as long as you maintain concentration on the spell. However, Counterspell is not a concentration spell so casting it will not end greater invisibility.
3. Can See Invisibility detect Greater Invisibility?
Yes, spells like See Invisibility can detect creatures affected by Greater Invisibility, unless there is some other counter-effect present.
4. Does Truesight see through Greater Invisibility?
Yes, Truesight allows a creature to see invisible creatures. However, the invisible creature still benefits from the second benefit of invisibility, having advantage on attacks, even with the truesight of another character.
5. Can Blindsight see a creature under Greater Invisibility?
Yes, creatures with Blindsight can effectively perceive anything that isn’t behind total cover within their blindsight radius, including invisible creatures.
6. Can Dispel Magic remove Greater Invisibility?
No. Dispel Magic or Counterspell will not remove greater invisibility. The spell only ends when the caster chooses to end it, or the caster loses concentration on the spell.
7. What classes can learn Greater Invisibility?
Several classes and subclasses can learn Greater Invisibility, including Bards, Sorcerers, Wizards, Twilight Clerics, Land Druids (Underdark), Archfey Warlocks, Genie Warlocks, Undead Warlocks, Armorer Artificers, Arcane Trickster Rogues and Eldritch Knight Fighters.
8. Can you Twin Spell Cantrips?
Yes, you can use the Twinned Spell metamagic option on a cantrip. It costs 1 sorcery point to target a second creature with the cantrip.
9. Can Eldritch Blast be twinned?
Yes, if your character level is between 1 and 4, Eldritch Blast only targets a single creature, making it eligible for Twinned Spell.
10. Can you Quicken Eldritch Blast?
Yes. A Sorcerer can use the Quickened Spell Metamagic to cast Eldritch Blast as a bonus action, allowing it to be cast twice in a turn, or along with another action.
11. Can you Twin Chaos Bolt?
No, Chaos Bolt cannot be twinned. It has the potential to affect more than one creature at its base level, which makes it ineligible for the Twinned Spell metamagic option.
12. Can Green-Flame Blade be twinned?
No, Green-Flame Blade can’t be twinned because it has the potential to affect more than one creature, even though its initial target is one creature.
13. Can Dragon’s Breath be Twinned?
No, Dragon’s Breath is not a spell that can be twinned. It affects multiple creatures, invalidating it for Twinned Spell metamagic.
14. Does Truesight reveal a Doppelganger’s true form?
Yes, Truesight allows a creature to see through disguises and illusions, including a Doppelganger’s shapechanging ability.
15. What can Truesight not see through?
Truesight does not allow you to see through magical effects that impose the heavily obscured condition, unless specifically stated otherwise, such as seeing through the darkness spell. For example, it will not see through the shadows of moil spell.
Conclusion
Twinned Spell Greater Invisibility is a potent combination that can significantly enhance a party’s capabilities. The ability to bestow advantage on attacks for two party members while granting disadvantage on enemy attacks provides an edge in combat. For Sorcerers, understanding and utilizing this metamagic option with this specific spell can unlock strategic depth and remarkable effectiveness in the game. Keep these rules and the answers to the above FAQs in mind when planning your encounters. The proper use of Greater Invisibility, especially when twinned, is a fantastic way to show that your character is a powerful and intelligent strategist.