Casting Time 1 round
Components V, S, M (a pinch of powdered iron)
EFFECT
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target one humanoid creature
Duration 1 min./level (D)
Saving Throw Fortitude negates; Spell Resistance yes
DESCRIPTION
This spell causes instant diminution of a humanoid creature, halving its
height, length, and width and dividing its weight by 8. This decrease
changes the creature’s size category to the next smaller one. The target
gains a +2 size bonus to Dexterity, a -2 size penalty to Strength (to a
minimum of 1), and a +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC due to its reduced
size.
A Small humanoid creature whose size decreases to Tiny has a space of
2-1/2 feet and a natural reach of 0 feet (meaning that it must enter an
opponent’s square to attack). A Large humanoid creature whose size
decreases to Medium has a space of 5 feet and a natural reach of 5 feet.
This spell doesn’t change the target’s speed.
All equipment worn or carried by a creature is similarly reduced by the
spell.
Melee and projectile weapons deal less damage. Other magical properties
are not affected by this spell. Any reduced item that leaves the reduced
creature’s possession (including a projectile or thrown weapon) instantly
returns to its normal size. This means that thrown weapons deal their
normal damage (projectiles deal damage based on the size of the weapon
that fired them).
Multiple magical effects that reduce size do not stack. Reduce person
counters and dispels enlarge person.