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Cloudkill

5th-level · Conjuration Concentration

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
5d8 Poison
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 point
Area
20-ft. sphere
Description

You create a 20-foot-radius sphere of poisonous, yellow-green fog centered on a point you choose within range. The fog spreads around corners. It lasts for the duration or until strong wind disperses the fog, ending the spell. Its area is heavily obscured. When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, that creature must make a constitution saving throw. The creature takes 5d8 poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The fog moves 10 feet away from you at the start of each of your turns, rolling along the surface of the ground. The vapors, being heavier than air, sink to the lowest level of the land, even pouring down openings.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

Slot Level Progression
Base
5th
5d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
6th
6d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
7th
7d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
8th
8d8
Poison
1 target
Slot
9th
9d8
Poison
1 target

About Cloudkill

Cloudkill is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Conjuration.

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: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

Casting Tips

2 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.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Conjuration

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