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Life Drain

3rd-level · Necromancy

Source Spells That Don't Suck

Casting Time
Action
Range
30 ft
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d6 Necrotic
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
3 creatures
Description

You send tendrils of necrotic energy out, sucking the life essence from your foes. Select up to three creatures within range that aren’t constructs or undead. Make a ranged spell attack against each target, dealing 3d6 necrotic damage on a hit. You regain hit points equal to half the damage dealt.

At Higher Levels

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

About Life Drain

Life Drain is a Level 3 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 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for every two slot levels above 5th.

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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