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Exsanguinate

5th-level · Necromancy Concentration

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a desiccated horse heart

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
2d6 Bludgeoning
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Description

You cause the body of a creature within range to become engorged with blood or ichor. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, it takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage. On a failed save, it takes 4d6 bludgeoning damage each round, it is incapacitated, and it cannot speak, as it vomits up torrents of blood or ichor. In addition, its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.

At the end of each of its turns, a creature can make a Constitution saving throw, ending the effect on a success—except for the reduction of its hit point maximum, which lasts until the creature finishes a long rest.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 5th.

Slot Level Progression
Base
5th
2d6
Bludgeoning
1 target
Slot
6th
2d6
Bludgeoning
2 targets
Slot
7th
2d6
Bludgeoning
3 targets
Slot
8th
2d6
Bludgeoning
4 targets
Slot
9th
2d6
Bludgeoning
5 targets

About Exsanguinate

Exsanguinate is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of 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: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 5th.

Casting Tips

2 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.
  • 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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