Can You Twin Spell True Polymorph?

The answer to the question of whether you can twin spell True Polymorph is yes, you can use the Twinned Spell metamagic option on True Polymorph, as it is a spell that targets only one creature and does not have a range of self. According to the Twinned Spell rule, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What are the rules for true polymorph?: True Polymorph allows you to choose one creature with at least 1 hit point or nonmagical object that you can see within range and transform it into a different creature, the creature into an object, or the object into a creature.
2. Can you cast spells while true polymorphed?: No, True Polymorph completely transforms you into the new form, and you don’t retain any of your original features, including Spellcasting.
3. Can you live forever with true polymorph?: No, True Polymorph has a duration of 1 hour and is a concentration spell, if concentration is maintained for the full hour then the effect becomes “until dispelled”, but it’s not actually permanent.

Twinned Spell

4. What is the twinned spell rule?: The Twinned Spell rule allows you to spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second creature in range with the same spell.
5. Can twinned spell target the same creature?: No, when you use the Twined metamagic, you target 1 valid creature and you must choose a different creature for the other twined spell.
6. Can you counterspell a twinned spell?: Yes, a single successful counterspell negates both instances of a twinned spell.

True Polymorph Applications

7. Can true polymorph turn into a dragon?: Yes, you can True Polymorph into an ancient brass dragon.
8. What is better Shapechange or true polymorph?: True Polymorph can affect others in the party and allow you to change objects and creatures, making it more versatile than Shapechange.
9. Can you true polymorph into an archmage?: No, you cannot True Polymorph into an Archmage, as it is an example NPC, not a creature.

Limitations and Interactions

10. Can you use true polymorph to turn into a Tarrasque?: No, the Tarrasque has a CR of 30, which is higher than any player character’s level, so you cannot True Polymorph into a Tarrasque.
11. Can you polymorph a werewolf?: A werewolf can use its action to polymorph into a wolf-humanoid hybrid or into a wolf, or back into its true form.
12. Does dispel magic work on true polymorph?: True Polymorph isn’t permanent, but Dispel Magic can end the spell if it is still active.

Advanced Topics

13. Can you permanently true polymorph yourself?: Yes, you can True Polymorph yourself into yourself, as you are a kind of creature.
14. Can true polymorph be reversed?: True Polymorph can only be removed with other spell effects, such as Remove Curse, Dispell Magic, Antimagic Sphere, etc.
15. Can true polymorph make you immortal?: No, True Polymorph does change the age of a creature, but if you want immortality and a younger version of yourself, use the 8th level spell Clone.