Vampiric Touch

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Warlock, Wizard
• Components: V S
• Concentration: Yes
• Damage: 3d6
• Damage Type: Necrotic
• Duration: Up to 1 minute
• Higher Spell Slot Dice: 1
• Higher Spell Slot Die: d6
• Level: 3
• Name: Vampiric Touch
• Range: Self
• School: Necromancy
• Spell Attack: Melee
• Target: A creature within your reach

The touch of your shadow-wreathed hand can siphon force from others to heal your wounds. Make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 necrotic damage, and you regain hit points equal to half the amount of necrotic damage dealt. Until the spell ends, you can make the attack again on each of your turns as an action.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

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The SendingStone review

Vampiric Touch is a powerful spell that can greatly benefit a warlock or wizard, especially in combat situations. Its casting time of 1 action makes it quick and easy to use, and the damage it deals – 3d6 necrotic – is significant. The spell also has a concentration duration of up to 1 minute, which can be very helpful in sustained battles.

One of the most interesting and unique aspects of Vampiric Touch is that it allows the caster to regain hit points equal to half of the damage dealt. This can make the spell a powerful tool for self-healing, especially if the caster is in a dangerous or difficult situation. The spell is also versatile enough to be used in combination with other spells or abilities to increase its effectiveness.

Overall, Vampiric Touch is a great addition to a warlock or wizard's spell arsenal. It can deal significant damage while also providing the caster with some much-needed healing. Its concentration duration and quick casting time make it an ideal choice for combat situations, and its unique mechanics can make it a useful tool in a variety of different scenarios.

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

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