Telekinesis, Greater (3.5e Spell)
You move objects or creatures by concentrating on them. Depending on the version selected, the spell can provide a gentle, sustained force, perform a variety of combat maneuvers, or exert a single short, violent thrust.
| Transmutation | |
| Level: | Sor/Wiz 9 |
|---|---|
| Components: | V, S |
| Casting time: | 1 standard action |
| Range: | Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level) |
| Targets: | See Text |
| Duration: | Concentration (up to 1 round/level) or instantaneous; see text |
| Saving Throw: | Will negates (object) or none; see text |
| Spell Resistance: | Yes (object); see text |
Sustained Force: A sustained force moves an object weighing no more than 150 pounds per caster level (maximum 3000 pounds at 20th level) up to 60 feet per round. A creature can negate the effect on an object it possesses with a successful Will save or with spell resistance.
This version of the spell can last 2 rounds per caster level, but it ends if you cease concentration. The weight can be moved vertically, horizontally, or in both directions. An object cannot be moved beyond your range. The spell ends if the object is forced beyond the range. If you cease concentration for any reason, the object falls or stops.
An object can be telekinetically manipulated as if with one hand. For example, a lever or rope can be pulled, a key can be turned, an object rotated, and so on, if the force required is within the weight limitation. You might even be able to untie simple knots, though delicate activities such as these require Intelligence checks.
Combat Maneuver: Alternatively, thrice per round, you can use telekinesis to perform a bull rush, disarm, grapple (including pin), or trip. Resolve these attempts as normal, except that they don’t provoke attacks of opportunity, you use your caster level in place of your base attack bonus (for disarm and grapple), you use your Intelligence modifier (if a wizard) or Charisma modifier (if a sorcerer) in place of your Strength or Dexterity modifier, and a failed attempt doesn’t allow a reactive attempt by the target (such as for disarm or trip). No save is allowed against these attempts, but spell resistance applies normally. This version of the spell can last 2 rounds per caster level, but it ends if you cease concentration.
Violent Thrust: Alternatively, the spell energy can be spent in a single round. You can hurl two objects or creatures per caster level (maximum 40) that are within range and all within 20 feet of each other toward any target within 20 feet per level of all the objects. You can hurl up to a total weight of 150 pounds per caster level (maximum 3000 pounds at 20th level).
You must succeed on attack rolls (one per creature or object thrown) to hit the target with the items, using your base attack bonus + your Intelligence modifier (if a wizard) or Charisma modifier (if a sorcerer). Weapons cause standard damage (with no Strength bonus; note that arrows or bolts deal damage as daggers of their size when used in this manner). Other objects cause damage ranging from 1 point per 5 pounds (for less dangerous objects) to 1d6 points of damage per 5 pounds (for hard, dense objects).
Creatures who fall within the weight capacity of the spell can be hurled, but they are allowed Will saves (and spell resistance) to negate the effect, as are those whose held possessions are targeted by the spell. If a telekinesed creature is hurled against a solid surface, it takes damage as if it had fallen 50 feet (5d6 points).
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