Vicious Mockery

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Bard
• Components: V
• Damage: 1d4
• Damage Type: Psychic
• Duration: Instantaneous
• Level: 0
• Name: Vicious Mockery
• Range: 60 feet
• Save: Wisdom
• School: Enchantment
• Target: A creature you can see and that can hear you within range

You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle enchantments at a creature you can see within range. If the target can hear you (though it need not understand you), it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d4 psychic damage and have disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn.

This spell's damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th level (2d4), 11th level (3d4), and 17th level (4d4).

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The SendingStone review

Vicious Mockery is a spell that allows Bards to insult their enemies in a creative way, dealing a small amount of psychic damage in the process. While it may seem like a weak spell, it can be useful for undermining an opponent's confidence and potentially causing them to make mistakes in combat. Some players find the verbal aspect of the spell to be enjoyable, as it allows for roleplaying opportunities and the chance to showcase their wit. However, others may find it to be too situational and prefer to focus on more practical spells. Overall, Vicious Mockery is a fun and flavorful spell that can be a useful tool in a Bard's arsenal.

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

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