Source: Adventurer's Guide
Choose one of the following:
- Select one ability score; the target has disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws using that ability score.
- The target makes attack rolls against you with disadvantage.
- Each turn, the target loses its action unless it succeeds a Wisdom saving throw at the start of its turn.
- Your attacks and spells deal an additional 1d8 necrotic damage against the target.
A curse lasts until the spell ends. At the Narrator's discretion you may create a different curse effect with this spell so long as it is weaker than the options above.
A remove curse spell ends the effect if the spell slot used to cast it is equal to or greater than the spell slot used to cast bestow curse.
When using a 4th-level spell slot the duration increases to 10 minutes. When using a 5th-level spell slot the duration increases to 8 hours and it no longer requires your concentration. When using a 7th-level spell slot the duration is 24 hours.
About Bestow Curse
Bestow Curse is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Necromancy.
This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.
Spell Details
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Spell Details
Complete details about this spell:
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At Higher Levels: When using a 4th-level spell slot the duration increases to 10 minutes.
Casting Tips
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Casting Tips
Consider these tips when casting this spell:
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Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
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Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.
School of Magic: Necromancy
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School of Magic: Necromancy
Necromancy spells manipulate life force, death, and the undead.
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