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Chill Touch

Cantrip · Necromancy

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Duration
1 Round
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d8 Necrotic
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can't regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to the target. If you hit an undead target, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn.

At Higher Levels

This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).

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 120.0 ft (36.6 m) . 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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