Eyebite

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Components: V S
• Concentration: Yes
• Duration: Up to 1 minute
• Level: 6
• Name: Eyebite
• Range: Self
• School: Necromancy
• Target: See text

For the spell's duration, your eyes become an inky void imbued with dread power. One creature of your choice within 60 feet of you that you can see must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be affected by one of the following effects of your choice for the duration. On each of your turns until the spell ends, you can use your action to target another creature but can't target a creature again if it has succeeded on a saving throw against this casting of Eyebite.

Asleep: The target falls unconscious. It wakes up if it takes any damage or if another creature uses its action to shake the sleeper awake.

Panicked: The target is frightened of you. On each of its turns, the frightened creature must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest and shortest available route, unless there is nowhere to move. If the target moves to a place at least 60 feet away from you where it can no longer see you, this effect ends.

Sickened: The target has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. At the end of each of its turns, it can make another Wisdom saving throw. If it succeeds, the effect ends.

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The SendingStone review

Eyebite is a powerful 6th level spell used by bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards. The spell allows the caster to target one creature within 60 feet and choose one of three effects: causing the target to fall asleep, become panicked, or experience dreadful visions. The spell also allows the caster to switch between effects during the spell's duration, for up to 1 minute. Eyebite does not require line of sight and cannot be prevented by most forms of protection.

Overall, Eyebite is a versatile and potent spell that can neutralize a target in combat or disrupt their focus. However, its high level requirement and concentration requirement means that it is best used strategically rather than as a basic attack spell. Some players may also find the spell's reliance on choosing between effects to be limiting or not as useful as other higher level spells. Ultimately, Eyebite can be a valuable addition to any caster's arsenal, but requires careful consideration and planning to use effectively.

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