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!Generic
Id: conditions_vo.md#paralyzed
ParentLink: conditions_vo.md#conditions
Name: Paralyzed
ParentName: Conditions
NameLevel: 1
AltName: '[Paralysé](hd_conditions_paralyse.md)'
Source: (SRD p358)
Attributes: {}
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> [Conditions](srd_conditions.md)

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# Paralyzed

- AltName: [Paralysé](hd_conditions_paralyse.md)
- Source: (SRD p358)

* A paralyzed creature is [incapacitated](srd_conditions_incapacitated.md) (see the condition) and can't move or speak.

* The creature automatically fails Strength and Dexterity saving throws.

* Attack rolls against the creature have advantage.

* Any attack that hits the creature is a critical hit if the attacker is within 5 feet of the creature.