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Keening Wail

4th-level · Necromancy

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

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

a ringed lock of hair from an undead creature

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
6d6 Necrotic
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Area
15-ft. cone
Description

You emit an unholy shriek from beyond the grave. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 6d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If a creature with 50 hit points or fewer fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is instead reduced to 0 hit points. This wail has no effect on constructs and undead.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 4th.

Slot Level Progression
Base
4th
6d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
5th
7d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
6th
8d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
7th
9d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
8th
10d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
9th
11d6
Necrotic
1 target

About Keening Wail

Keening Wail is a Level 4 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: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 4th.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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