[RPG] How does Paladin’s Abjure Enethe ability really work

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Abjure Enemy specifically states that the enemy has a speed of 0 for the duration. However since this is different to the frightened condition (which makes no claims about movement speed) it's not clear whether this replaces the frightened condition or simply augments it?

i.e. Would Abjure Enemny also result in Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls?

Best Answer

Yes

It is simply a 'boosted' effect added to the frightened condition. The class feature text is quite clear (emphasis mine):

On a failed save, the creature is frightened for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. While frightened, the creature's speed is 0, and it can't benefit from any bonus to its speed.

So basically, all effects of the Frightened condition + the creature cannot move.