Dispel Magic Umber Hulk's Confusion effect?

[Lord Pendragon]

Yes but they will be able to do something - like support work. A bard could inspire, a cleric/druid could heal or bless, etc. Better than just standing there all ga ga. and it's only a 2nd level spell.

Good point. And it does negate that annoying "attack the nearest person, even if it's your ally" issue.

And if they are attacked they can defend themselves (I read that as fight back, they just can't initiate an attack). IMO the take damage would apply to from the caster like most other spells of its type, but it doesn't clearly state that.

If something is actively attacking you, then sure. If everything is focusing on one of your companions, then no. And if something stops attacking you, then no. Or at least, that's how I'd rule it.

 

[irdeggman]

If something is actively attacking you, then sure. If everything is focusing on one of your companions, then no. And if something stops attacking you, then no. Or at least, that's how I'd rule it.

I would rule the same way. It has to be directed at you (or at the very least affect an area thus affecting you).