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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Advanced Class Guide
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
  • School universal
  • Spell Lists
    • sorcerer/wizard 5
  • Casting Time 2 rounds
  • Components V, S, M (see text)
  • Range see text
  • Target(s) see text
  • Duration permanent; see text
  • Saving Throw none

This spell makes the duration of certain other spells permanent. You first cast the desired spell and then follow it with the permanency spell.

Depending on the spell, you must be of a minimum caster level and must expend a specific gp value of diamond dust as a material component.

You can make the following spells permanent in regard to yourself. You cannot cast these spells on other creatures. This application of permanency can be dispelled only by a caster of higher level than you were when you cast the spell.

Self-Only Spells Minimum Caster Level GP Cost
comprehend languages 9th 2,500 gp
detect magic 9th 2,500 gp
read magic 9th 2,500 gp
darkvision 10th 5,000 gp
see invisibility 10th 5,000 gp
arcane sight 11th 7,500 gp
aura sight 11th 7,500 gp
tongues 11th 7,500 gp

In addition to personal use, permanency can be used to make the following spells permanent on yourself, another creature, or an object (as appropriate):

Self, Others, or Objects Spells Minimum Caster Level GP Cost
enlarge person 9th 2,500 gp
magic fang 9th 2,500 gp
reduce person 9th 2,500 gp
resistance 9th 2,500 gp
anthropomorphic animal 11th 7,500 gp
greater magic fang 11th 7,500 gp
telepathic bond 13th 12,500 gp

Telepathic bond only bonds two creatures per casting of permanency.

Additionally, the following spells can be cast upon objects or areas only and rendered permanent:

Objects or Areas Spells Minimum Caster Level GP Cost Source
decrepit disguise 9th 500 gp OA
sanctify corpse 9th 500 gp UM
alarm 9th 2,500 gp CRB
cloud of seasickness 9th 2,500 gp AP55
dancing lantern 9th 2,500 gp APG
dancing lights 9th 2,500 gp CRB
ghost sound 9th 2,500 gp CRB
invisibility alarm 9th 2,500 gp ACG
invisibility 10th 5,000 gp CRB
loathsome veil 10th 7,500 gp UM
magic mouth 10th 5,000 gp CRB
stolen light 10th 5,000 gp CRB
symbol of laughter 10th 5,000 gp ACG
symbol of mirroring 10th 5,000 gp UM
web 10th 5,000 gp CRB
symbol of healing 10th 10,000 gp UM
corpse lanterns 11th 7,500 gp PSFG
gust of wind 11th 7,500 gp CRB
shrink item 11th 7,500 gp CRB
stinking cloud 11th 7,500 gp CRB
symbol of slowing 11th 10,000 gp UM
create mindscape 12th 10,000 gp OA
solid fog 12th 10,000 gp CRB
symbol of revelation 12th 10,000 gp UM
wall of fire 12th 10,000 gp CRB
greater create mindscape 12th 17,500 gp OA
symbol of scrying 13th 10,000 gp UM
wall of light 13th 11,000 gp PM:DD
mage’s private sanctum 13th 12,500 gp CRB
symbol of pain 13th 12,500 gp CRB
wall of force 13th 12,500 gp CRB
animate objects 14th 15,000 gp CRB
symbol of fear 14th 15,000 gp CRB
symbol of persuasion 14th 15,000 gp CRB
phase door 15th 17,500 gp CRB
symbol of stunning 15th 17,500 gp CRB
symbol of weakness 15th 17,500 gp CRB
prismatic wall 16th 20,000 gp CRB
symbol of death 16th 20,000 gp CRB
symbol of insanity 16th 20,000 gp CRB
symbol of sleep 16th 20,000 gp CRB
prismatic sphere 17th 22,500 gp CRB
teleportation circle 17th 22,500 gp CRB
symbol of strife 18th 25,000 gp UM
symbol of vulnerability 18th 25,000 gp UM
teleport trap ? 7,000 gp CRB
alter river — — PotR

Spells cast on other targets are vulnerable to dispel magic as normal. The GM may allow other spells to be made permanent.

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  • Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
  • Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Advanced Class Guide

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