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Minor Drain

1st-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
1 creature
Description

You send a pulse of necrotic energy towards a target, sucking its life essence away. Make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 necrotic damage, and you gain half the damage dealt as temporary hit points. These temporary hit points fade after 1 minute.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.

About Minor Drain

Minor Drain is a Level 1 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 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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