Insect Plague

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer
• Components: V S M
• Concentration: Yes
• Damage: 4d10
• Damage Type: Piercing
• Duration: Up to 10 minutes
• Higher Spell Slot Desc: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 5th.
• Higher Spell Slot Dice: 1
• Higher Spell Slot Die: d10
• Level: 5
• Material: A few grains of sugar, some kernels of grain, and a smear of fat
• Name: Insect Plague
• Range: 300 feet
• Save: Constitution
• School: Conjuration
• Target: A 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range

Swarming, biting locusts fill a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The sphere spreads around corners. The sphere remains for the duration, and its area is lightly obscured. The sphere's area is difficult terrain.

When the area appears, each creature in it must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 4d10 piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature must also make this saving throw when it enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 5th.

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The SendingStone review

Insect Plague is a powerful spell that can deal a decent amount of damage to enemies over the course of up to ten minutes. It requires verbal, somatic, and material components, making it somewhat costly to cast, but its damage output is well worth the investment. The spell's concentration requirement means that the caster must devote their attention to maintaining the spell, which can limit their ability to cast other spells or engage in combat in other ways. Additionally, the piercing damage type means that it may not be as effective against certain enemies with specific resistances or immunities. Overall, however, Insect Plague is a solid choice for Druids, Clerics, and Sorcerers looking to deal consistent damage over an extended period of time.

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

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