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Phantasmal Killer

4th-level · Illusion Concentration
Classes Wizard

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Wisdom
Target
1 creature
Description

You tap into the nightmares of a creature you can see within range and create an illusory manifestation of its deepest fears, visible only to that creature. The target must make a wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target becomes frightened for the duration. At the start of each of the target's turns before the spell ends, the target must succeed on a wisdom saving throw or take 4d10 psychic damage. On a successful save, the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 4th.

About Phantasmal Killer

Phantasmal Killer is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Illusion.

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 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 4th.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Illusion

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Illusion spells deceive the senses or mind, creating false images or hiding reality.

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