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Vital Mark

3rd-level · Transmutation Ritual

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
10 Minutes
Range
Touch
Duration
24 Hours
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 object
Description

You mark an unattended magic item (including weapons and armor) with a clearly visible stain of your blood. The exact appearance of the bloodstain is up to you. The item’s magical abilities don’t function for anyone else as long as the bloodstain remains on it. For example, a +1 flaming longsword with a vital mark functions as a nonmagical longsword in the hands of anyone but the caster, but it still functions as a +1 flaming longsword for the caster who placed the bloodstain on it. A wand of magic missiles would be no more than a stick in the hands of anyone but the caster.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher on the same item for 28 consecutive days, the effect becomes permanent until dispelled.

About Vital Mark

Vital Mark is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Transmutation.

This spell has a casting time of 10minutes , 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 on the same item for 28 consecutive days, the effect becomes permanent until dispelled.

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.
  • Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.

School of Magic: Transmutation

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Transmutation spells change the properties of creatures, objects, or the environment.

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