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Finger of Death

7th-level · Necromancy

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
7d8+30 Necrotic
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Description

You send negative energy coursing through a creature that you can see within range, causing it searing pain. The target must make a constitution saving throw. It takes 7d8 + 30 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a zombie that is permanently under your command, following your verbal orders to the best of its ability.

About Finger of Death

Finger of Death is a Level 7 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.

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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