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Ray of Sickness

1st-level · Necromancy

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
2d8 Poison
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You shoot a greenish ray at a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 Poison damage and has the Poisoned condition until the end of your next turn.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
2d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
2nd
3d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
3rd
4d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
4th
5d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
5th
6d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
6th
7d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
7th
8d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
8th
9d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
9th
10d8
Poison
1 target

About Ray of Sickness

Ray of Sickness is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.

School of Magic: Necromancy

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

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