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Bestow Curse

3rd-level · Necromancy Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d8 Necrotic
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You touch a creature, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration. Until the curse ends, the target suffers one of the following effects of your choice: - Choose one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability. - The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. - In combat, the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw at the start of each of its turns or be forced to take the Dodge action on that turn. - If you deal damage to the target with an attack roll or a spell, the target takes an extra 1d8 Necrotic damage.

At Higher Levels

If you cast this spell using a level 4 spell slot, you can maintain Concentration on it for up to 10 minutes. If you use a level 5+ spell slot, the spell doesn't require Concentration, and the duration becomes 8 hours (level 5–6 slot) or 24 hours (level 7–8 slot). If you use a level 9 spell slot, the spell lasts until dispelled.

Slot Level Progression
Base
3rd
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
5th
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
8 Hours
Slot
6th
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
7th
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
24 Hours
Slot
8th
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
9th
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
Until Dispelled
Slot
4th
1d8
Necrotic
1 target
10 Minutes
You can maintain Concentration for up to 10 minutes.

About Bestow Curse

Bestow Curse is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: If you cast this spell using a level 4 spell slot, you can maintain Concentration on it for up to 10 minutes.

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.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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