Phantom Threat

Complete Warrior (CW)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Phantom Threat is a D&D 3.5 spell (Illusion (Phantasm)) from CW. On class lists for Bard (Level 1), Hexblade (Level 1), Bard Variant (Level 1), and others. Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Will negates; Duration: 1 round/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Illusion (Phantasm)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target
One creature
Duration
1 round/level
Saving Throw
Will negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

You create the sensation in the subject’s mind that he is threatened by more foes than he actually faces. Though the subject doesn’t actually perceive any additional enemies (and thus doesn’t waste any attacks on the phantasm), a creature affected by this spell is considered flanked, even if not threatened by other creatures. No amount of convincing by others can help the victim of this spell avoid its effect—only a successful saving throw against the spell when initially cast can help the target.