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Power Word Rend

4th-level · Evocation

Source Tome of Heroes

Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
4d6+20 Force
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Description

You speak a word of power that causes the internal organs of a creature you can see within range to rupture. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. It takes 4d6 + 20 force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the target is below half its hit point maximum, it has disadvantage on this saving throw. This spell has no effect on creatures without vital internal organs, such as constructs, oozes, and undead.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 4th. The creatures must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.

Slot Level Progression
Base
4th
4d6+20
Force
1 target
Slot
5th
4d6+20
Force
2 targets
Slot
6th
4d6+20
Force
3 targets
Slot
7th
4d6+20
Force
4 targets
Slot
8th
4d6+20
Force
5 targets
Slot
9th
4d6+20
Force
6 targets

About Power Word Rend

Power Word Rend is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 90.0 ft (27.4 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, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 4th.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.

School of Magic: Evocation

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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.

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