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Phantasmal Killer

4th-level · Illusion Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
4d10 Psychic
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You tap into the nightmares of a creature you can see within range and create an illusion of its deepest fears, visible only to that creature. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls for the duration. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage, and the spell ends. For the duration, the target makes a Wisdom saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a failed save, it takes the Psychic damage again. On a successful save, the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 4.

Slot Level Progression
Base
4th
4d10
Psychic
1 target
Slot
5th
5d10
Psychic
1 target
Slot
6th
6d10
Psychic
1 target
Slot
7th
7d10
Psychic
1 target
Slot
8th
8d10
Psychic
1 target
Slot
9th
9d10
Psychic
1 target

About Phantasmal Killer

Phantasmal Killer is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Illusion.

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: The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 4.

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: Illusion

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Illusion spells deceive the senses or mind, creating false images or hiding reality.

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