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Siphon Life

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
5d6
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
2 creatures
Description

You gesture at two creatures within range, redirecting the life force from one to heal another within range. One creature of your choice within 30 feet of you that you can see must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the target loses 4d8 hit points, which can’t be reduced in any way, and another creature of your choice that you can see within 30 feet of your target regains an equivalent number of hit points. A creature can willingly fail this save.

The spell has no effect on constructs or the undead.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd.

About Siphon Life

Siphon Life 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 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd.

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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