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Catapult

6th-level · Transmutation

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
Action
Range
400 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a small platinum lever and fulcrum worth 400 gp

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
6d10 Bludgeoning
Target
1 object
Description

You magically hurl an object or creature weighing 500 pounds or less 40 feet through the air in a direction of your choosing (including straight up). Objects hurled at specific targets require a spell attack roll to hit. A thrown creature takes 6d10 bludgeoning damage from the force of the throw, plus any appropriate falling damage, and lands prone. If the target of the spell is thrown against another creature, the total damage is divided evenly between them and both creatures are knocked prone.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10, the distance thrown increases by 10 feet, and the weight thrown increases by 100 pounds for each slot level above 6th.

About Catapult

Catapult is a Level 6 level spell from the school of Transmutation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 400.0 ft (121.9 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10, the distance thrown increases by 10 feet, and the weight thrown increases by 100 pounds for each slot level above 6th.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.

School of Magic: Transmutation

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Transmutation spells change the properties of creatures, objects, or the environment.

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