>>95988753
>Could this spell ever be brought into 5e with its original effect?
probably.
>What level would it have to be and/or what stipulations would need to be made to make it compatible with the system?
level 7 should still be fine. replace a touch attack with dexterity saving throw for the target, and a fortitude save with a con save to negate the effect entirely if the dex save fails.

you could likely further tweak it by changing the range to melee, removing the stun, etc. i don't think it would be unbalanced with this sort of iteration, though. compare it to force cage, or casting another 7th (or lower) level spell, and the opportunity cost balances it enough.

>>95989190
>he thinks there'll be a 6e
we already have a 6e, basically.