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<blockquote data-quote="Chaosmancer" data-source="post: 7008542" data-attributes="member: 6801228"><p>These sorts of things are the best answer. To my knowledge the only sure fire way to counter a zone of Truth directly with magic (without it being obvious that dispelled it) would be to cast Glibness, an 8th level bard spell. But, anyone can just say the truth without revealing secrets. If your friend is in a position of power, and they need evidence, they could simply become indignant that the party is knocking down there door to interrogate them, how dare they take such action when you're a well respected member of the community. What evidence do they have suggesting he is responsible for any wrongdoing. Zone of Truth takes a full minute to cast, so he's got time to think this sort of stuff through. </p><p></p><p>Not sure about the Ring of Mind Shielding, away from my books at the moment. </p><p></p><p>Another interesting point, what if he succeeds on the charisma saving throw? I think Eagle's Splendor gives you advantage, and it is relatively easy to explain why he won't subject himself to hostile interrogation in his own home, or if he's a politician or wizard, he's been reflexive trained to resist this sort of magic, so it is hard for him to just let the magic take over, he's resisting out of reflex, not any desire to lie (if he succeeds the check he can get away with this, because he can lie)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chaosmancer, post: 7008542, member: 6801228"] These sorts of things are the best answer. To my knowledge the only sure fire way to counter a zone of Truth directly with magic (without it being obvious that dispelled it) would be to cast Glibness, an 8th level bard spell. But, anyone can just say the truth without revealing secrets. If your friend is in a position of power, and they need evidence, they could simply become indignant that the party is knocking down there door to interrogate them, how dare they take such action when you're a well respected member of the community. What evidence do they have suggesting he is responsible for any wrongdoing. Zone of Truth takes a full minute to cast, so he's got time to think this sort of stuff through. Not sure about the Ring of Mind Shielding, away from my books at the moment. Another interesting point, what if he succeeds on the charisma saving throw? I think Eagle's Splendor gives you advantage, and it is relatively easy to explain why he won't subject himself to hostile interrogation in his own home, or if he's a politician or wizard, he's been reflexive trained to resist this sort of magic, so it is hard for him to just let the magic take over, he's resisting out of reflex, not any desire to lie (if he succeeds the check he can get away with this, because he can lie) [/QUOTE]
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