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Decay

Cantrip · Necromancy

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

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

a handful of ash

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d10 Necrotic
Target
1 creature
Description

Make a melee spell attack against a creature you touch. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 necrotic damage. If the target is a Tiny or Small nonmagical object that isn’t being worn or carried by a creature, it automatically takes maximum damage from the spell.

At Higher Levels

This spell's damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).

About Decay

Decay is a Cantrip 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.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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