Deafened

Deafened • A deafened creature can’t hear and automatically fails any ability check that requires hearing. — Basic Rules

Unfortunately, there’s not much to say about the Deafened condition, except that it isn’t a very powerful effect inside or outside of combat. Unlike being blinded, it offers no advantage or disadvantage when attacking and, even though they can’t hear, spellcasters can still speak to cast spells using verbal components. There is one extremely specific use for this condition, and it is to “blind” creatures that rely solely on Blindsight, such as the Giant Bat or a dragon that has already lost its sight. Methods Some examples of things that can apply the Deafened condition are: • Blindness/Deafness (spell) Horn of Blasting (item)