Yoke of Mercy

Book of Exalted Deeds (BE)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Yoke of Mercy is a D&D 3.5 spell (Enchantment (Compulsion)) from BE. On class lists for Apostle of Peace (Level 2), Sorcerer (Level 2), Wizard (Level 2), 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
Enchantment (Compulsion)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target
One creature
Duration
1 round/level
Saving Throw
Will negates
Spell Resistance
No

This spell compels a creature up to 4 HD more than the caster’s level to fight in a merciful manner. Specifically, the creature deals nonlethal damage with its attacks, avoids using damaging spells or spell-like abilities, and does not deliver a coup de grace to a helpless foe.

Abstinence Component: You must not have dealt damage, by spell or any other means, to another living creature within the last 8 hours before casting this spell.