Control Undead

Control Undead allows a wizard to take control of up to 4 undead creatures.
==Description==
==Gameplay==
The caster directs this spell at a single Undead creature in range.
The spell only affects creatures with a General Identifier file coded as Undead.
Once casting is finished the spell launches a projectile that travels rapidly to the undead creature.
The projectile has a relatively small area of effect (similar to a Hold Person spell) reaching out to 5 feet radius from the initial targeted creature - if there are other undead in that AoE, then the spell can affect them too.
The spell implements a modified Charmed effect on the undead - equivalent to a hostile domination type charm, forcing the creature to obey commands for the spell's duration.
Undead with 3 or less Hit Dice get no saving throw, while others are allowed a Saving throw versus spells to negate.
This spell bypasses Magic resistance but can otherwise be blocked with a spell protection that can stop a Power level 7 effect, or Spell Immunity: Necromancy.
The charm effect lasts until expiry or if removed by a Dispel Magic effect.
As this spell uses a modified charm effect code, undead creatures that are normally immune to charm effects are not immune to this one.
A controlled undead creature(s) is still subjected to the party's Turn Undead ability, so keep that in mind when deciding to use this spell, less the newly controlled undead are turned/destroyed by the party's cleric/paladin shortly thereafter, making the spell cast somewhat unnecessary.
==Where to obtain its scroll==
===Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn===
* Random treasure, 2nd-level scroll
===Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal===
*Arcana Archives
==Gallery==
OG Control Undead 1.png|Gorion's Ward takes a chance and casts Control Undead in the midst of some shadow and shade creatures. Several fail their save and are controlled.
OG Control Undead 2.png|The Ward takes advantage of the temporary undead forces he leads and uses them to attack more undead that bar his path. He increases their effectiveness with a Haste spell.
==Mod Content==
Installation of the Spell Revisions Mod changes this spell - including duration, saving throw, effects and description. See below:
Control Undead
Level: 7
School: Necromancy
Range: Long
Duration: 5 turns
Casting Time: 7
Area of Effect: Target, and enemies within 5’
Saving Throw: Special
The Control Undead spell allows the caster to take control of undead creatures within the area of effect. This creates a telepathic link between the caster and the undead, allowing complete control. If the undead have 5 or more Hit Dice/levels less than the caster then there is no saving throw allowed, else a save vs. spell at -6 is allowed to negate the effect. The undead remain under control of the caster for the duration of the spell or until they are affected by a dispel magic.
==External links==
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*Advanced D&D 2nd Edition Wiki - Control Undead (Wizard Spell)
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