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Curse of the Grave

7th-level · Necromancy

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Duration
Until Dispelled
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a pinch of dirt from a freshly dug grave

Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Description

You tap your connection to death to curse a humanoid, making the grim pull of the grave stronger on that creature’s soul.

Choose one humanoid you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become cursed. A remove curse spell or similar magic ends this curse. While cursed in this way, the target suffers the following effects:

  • The target fails death saving throws on any roll but a 20.
  • If the target dies while cursed, it rises 1 round later as a vampire spawn under your control and is no longer cursed.
  • The target, as a vampire spawn, seeks you out in an attempt to serve its new master. You can have only one vampire spawn under your control at a time through this spell. If you create another, the existing one turns to dust. If you or your companions do anything harmful to the target, it can make a Wisdom saving throw. On a success, it is no longer under your control.

About Curse of the Grave

Curse of the Grave is a Level 7 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 120.0 ft (36.6 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

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: Necromancy

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

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