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Whirlpool

5th-level · Evocation Concentration
Classes Druid

Source Spells That Don't Suck

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 ft
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a spoon

0.00 gp
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
5d8 Bludgeoning
Saving Throw
Strength
Target
Creature
Description

You conjure a 30-foot radius circle of churning water centered on a point on the ground or in a body of water which you can see within range. The whirlpool’s area is difficult terrain, but it is not deep enough to require swimming. Any creature that starts its turn there or enters on its turn must make a Strength saving throw. On a failure, it takes 5d8 bludgeoning damage and is pulled 10 feet towards the center. If the spell targets an existing body of water, the damage increases by 1d8.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

About Whirlpool

Whirlpool is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 120.0 ft (36.6 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 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Evocation

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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.

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