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Dramatic Sting

1st-level · Enchantment Concentration

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Bonus-Action
Range
30 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S, M
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d4 Psychic
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Description

You frighten the target by echoing its movements with ominous music and terrifying sound effects. It takes 1d4 psychic damage and becomes frightened of you until the spell ends.

At the end of each of the creature's turns, it can make another Wisdom saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. On a failed save, the creature takes 1d4 psychic damage.

You cannot cast another spell through your spellcasting focus while concentrating on this spell.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 1st.

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
1d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
2nd
2d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
3rd
3d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
4th
4d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
5th
5d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
6th
6d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
7th
7d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
8th
8d4
Psychic
1 target
Slot
9th
9d4
Psychic
1 target

About Dramatic Sting

Dramatic Sting is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Enchantment.

This spell has a casting time of bonus-action , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The damage increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 1st.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Enchantment

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Enchantment spells influence or control the minds of others.

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