Hunter's Mark

• Casting Time: 1 bonus action
• Classes: Ranger
• Components: V
• Concentration: Yes
• Damage: 1d6
• Duration: Up to 1 hour
• Higher Spell Slot Desc: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, you can maintain your Concentration on the spell for up to 8 hours. When you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can maintain your concentr⁠ation on the spell for up to 24 hours.
• Level: 1
• Name: Hunter's Mark
• Range: 90 feet
• School: Divination
• Target: A creature that you can see within range

You choose a creature you can see within range and mystically mark it as your quarry. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 damage to the target whenever you hit it with a weapon attack, and you have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check you make to find it. If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to mark a new creature.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, you can maintain your concentration on the spell for up to 8 hours. When you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can maintain your concentration on the spell for up to 24 hours.

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The SendingStone review

Hunter's Mark is a spell that is beloved by many Rangers in Dungeons and Dragons. While it may seem like a simple spell on the surface, it offers a lot of versatility and tactical options for players. By expending a bonus action to cast Hunter's Mark, Rangers can mark an enemy and deal extra damage to them for the duration of the spell. The spell also allows the caster to track the marked enemy and gives them advantage on any Wisdom (Survival) or Wisdom (Perception) checks they make to find them.

Many players consider Hunter's Mark to be a must-have spell for Rangers, as it provides a consistent source of extra damage and enhances the Ranger's tracking abilities. While the spell does require concentration, it is often worth it for the extra benefits it provides. Some players have even found creative ways to use Hunter's Mark in combat, such as casting it on multiple enemies to switch between them and deal extra damage to all of them over time.

Overall, Hunter's Mark is a powerful and versatile spell that is highly recommended for Rangers in Dungeons and Dragons. Its extra damage and tracking abilities can make a big difference in combat, and its low casting time and duration make it a valuable tool for players to have in their arsenal.

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