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Vampiric Touch

3rd-level · Necromancy Concentration

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

Shadows roil about your hand and heal you by siphoning away the life force from others. On the round you cast it, and as an action on subsequent turns until the spell ends, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach.

On a hit, you deal 3d6 necrotic damage and regain hit points equal to half the amount of necrotic damage dealt.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

About Vampiric Touch

Vampiric Touch is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Self . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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Necromancy spells manipulate life force, death, and the undead.

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