Finger of Death

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Components: V S
• Damage: 7d8+30
• Damage Type: Necrotic
• Duration: Instantaneous
• Level: 7
• Name: Finger of Death
• Range: 60 feet
• Save: Constitution
• School: Necromancy
• Target: A creature that you can see within range

You send negative energy coursing through a creature that you can see within range, causing it searing pain. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. It takes 7d8+30 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

A humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a zombie that is permanently under your command, following your verbal orders to the best of its ability.

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The SendingStone review

The Finger of Death spell is a powerful and deadly option for sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards. With a casting time of just one action, this spell deals necrotic damage in the amount of 7d8+30 to a single target. While the damage is significant, the spell's level 7 requirement indicates that it is intended for use against powerful foes. However, the spell's instantaneous duration means that it cannot be used for ongoing damage or effects. Overall, the Finger of Death spell is a high-risk, high-reward option for spellcasters in dire situations.

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Finger of Death is D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) 5th edition content, but other TTRPGs may have their own version such as a Finger of Death Pathfinder edition. Want to use Finger of Death in a VTT (virtual tabletop)? Try out SendingStone for free today!

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