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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Spells/Hold Person
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / SPELLS

Hold Person

Concentration control effect against humanoid targets.

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Recommended approach: Choose high-priority humanoids and capitalize with close attacks.
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How it works

Concentration control effect against humanoid targets.

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Practical strategy

Choose high-priority humanoids and capitalize with close attacks.

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Mistakes to avoid

It does not work on all creature types.

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