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Vampiric Touch

3rd-level · Necromancy Concentration

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d6 Necrotic
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

The touch of your shadow-wreathed hand can siphon life force from others to heal your wounds. Make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 necrotic damage, and you regain hit points equal to half the amount of necrotic damage dealt. Until the spell ends, you can make the attack again on each of your turns as an action.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
3rd
3d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
4th
4d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
5th
5d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
6th
6d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
7th
7d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
8th
8d6
Necrotic
1 target
Slot
9th
9d6
Necrotic
1 target

About Vampiric Touch

Vampiric Touch is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Necromancy.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Self . 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 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

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: Necromancy

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Necromancy spells manipulate life force, death, and the undead.

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