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Restrained Condition 5e

A restrained creature's speed becomes 0. Attack rolls against it have advantage, and its attack rolls and Dex saves have disadvantage.

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Effect

  • A restrained creature's speed becomes 0, and it can't benefit from any bonus to its speed.
  • Attack rolls against the creature have advantage.
  • The creature's attack rolls have disadvantage.
  • The creature has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.

Common Sources

Entangle spell, Web spell, Ensnaring Strike, Net weapon, grappling vines, and many monster abilities (Roper's tendrils, Giant Spider's web).

Key Interactions

  • Restrained is stronger than grappled — it adds advantage on attacks against the creature and disadvantage on their attacks and Dex saves.
  • The Entangle spell is a 1st-level spell that can restrain multiple creatures — very efficient.
  • Freedom of Movement makes you immune to being restrained.

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake
Confusing restrained with grappled — restrained is significantly more punishing
Common Mistake
Forgetting disadvantage on Dex saves — this makes AoE spells more dangerous

DM Tips

DM Tip
Restrained is a great condition for terrain-based encounters — webs, vines, quicksand
DM Tip
Web and Entangle are fantastic low-level spells for both players and enemies

Frequently Asked Questions