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Touch of the Unliving

3rd-level · Necromancy Concentration

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
2d6 Necrotic
Target
1 creature
Description

Make a melee spell attack against a creature you can reach. On a hit, the target takes 2d6 necrotic damage and, if it is not an undead creature, it is paralyzed until the end of its next turn. Until the spell ends, you can make the attack again on each of your turns as an action.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

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

About Touch of the Unliving

Touch of the Unliving is a Level 3 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.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

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