Circle of Death - DnD 5e stats

Circle of Death

  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
  • Components: V S M
  • Damage: 8d6
  • Damage Type: Necrotic
  • Duration: Instantaneous
  • Higher Spell Slot Desc: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 6th.
  • Higher Spell Slot Dice: 2
  • Higher Spell Slot Die: d6
  • Level: 6
  • Material: The powder of a crushed black pearl worth at least 500 gp
  • Name: Circle of Death
  • Range: 150 feet
  • School: Necromancy
  • Target: A point within range

A sphere of negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot-radius sphere from a point within range. Each creature in that area must make a Constitution saving throw. A target takes 8d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 6th.


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