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Chill Touch

Cantrip · Necromancy

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d10 Necrotic
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

Channeling the chill of the grave, make a melee spell attack against a target within reach. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Necrotic damage, and it can't regain Hit Points until the end of your next turn.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d10 when you reach levels 5 (2d10), 11 (3d10), and 17 (4d10).

About Chill Touch

Chill Touch is a Cantrip 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.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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