Power Word Kill

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Components: V
• Duration: Instantaneous
• Level: 9
• Name: Power Word Kill
• Range: 60 feet
• School: Enchantment
• Target: One creature you can see within range

You utter a word of power that can compel one creature you can see within range to die instantly. If the creature you chose has 100 hit points or fewer, it dies. Otherwise, the spell has no effect.

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The SendingStone review

Power Word Kill is a spell that has received mixed reviews in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. On one hand, its ability to instantaneously kill a creature with 100 or less hit points can seem incredibly overpowered, especially in combat situations where speed and efficiency are key. On the other hand, the spell's high level and limited range make it impractical for regular use, and its effectiveness is heavily dependent on the target's current hit points.

Some players feel that the spell removes the challenge and risk from combat encounters, while others see it as a valuable tool to use in dire situations. Some DMs may even choose to homebrew the spell to make it less powerful or more difficult to use. Ultimately, whether or not to use Power Word Kill is a decision that should be made with careful consideration and consideration of its impact on gameplay.

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

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