Player's Handbook

Temporal Stasis

A 9th-level wizard spell.

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At a glance

Level9
SchoolAlteration
Range10 yds.
ComponentsV / S / M
DurationPermanent
Casting time9
Area of effect1 creature
Saving throwNone
ReversibleYes
SourcePHB p. 251

Description

Upon casting this spell, the wizard places the recipient creature into a state of suspended animation. This cessation of time means that the creature does not grow older. Its body functions virtually cease. This state persists until the magic is removed by a dispel magic spell or the of the spell (temporal reinstatement) is uttered. Note that the reverse requires only a single word and no somatic or . The material component of a temporal stasis spell is a powder composed of diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire dust, with each crushed stone worth at least 100 gp.