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Circle of Death

6th-level · Necromancy

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
150 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

The powder of a crushed black pearl worth at least 500 gp.

500.00 gp
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
8d6 Necrotic
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 point
Area
60-ft. sphere
Description

A sphere of negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot-radius sphere from a point within range. Each creature in that area must make a constitution saving throw. A target takes 8d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 6th.

Slot Level Progression
Base
6th
8d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
7th
10d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
8th
12d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
9th
14d6
Necrotic
1 target

About Circle of Death

Circle of Death is a Level 6 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 150.0 ft (45.7 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 6th.

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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