Condition — Controlled

Another creature decides your actions. You are a puppet.

Mechanical Effects:

• The controlling creature chooses your actions, targets, and movement
• You lose all ability to act independently
• You can't use reactions unless the controlling creature allows it
• The controller uses YOUR stats, proficiencies, and abilities — not their own
• You know you are being controlled (usually) but can't prevent it

How Applied:

• Domination spells (like dominate)
• Some monster abilities (vampiric domination)
• Rare magical artifacts or curses

How Removed:

• Duration expiry
• Breaking the controlling effect (saving throw at end of each turn if applicable)
• The controller releasing you
• Dispel magic or freedom of movement (depending on source)

Important Notes:

• Unlike Confused, Controlled is directed — the controller picks specific targets and actions
• The controlled character uses their own attack bonuses, spell DCs, etc.
• Some control effects let the target attempt saves each round to break free
• This is one of the most feared conditions because it turns a party member into an enemy with full capabilities

Interaction with Confused: Controlled overrides Confused. You can't be both — Controlled takes priority because it imposes specific actions rather than random ones.