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Contagion

5th-level · Necromancy

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Duration
7 Days
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
11d8 Necrotic
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Description

Your touch inflicts a magical contagion. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 11d8 Necrotic damage and have the Poisoned condition. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. While Poisoned, the target has Disadvantage on saving throws made with the chosen ability. The target must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns until it gets three successes or failures. If the target succeeds on three of these saves, the spell ends on the target. If the target fails three of the saves, the spell lasts for 7 days on it. Whenever the Poisoned target receives an effect that would end the Poisoned condition, the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or the Poisoned condition doesn't end on it.

About Contagion

Contagion is a Level 5 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: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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