Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

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Circle of Death

6th-level Necromancy
Casting Time 1 action
Range 150 feet
Components V, S, M (The powder of a crushed black pearl worth at least 500 gp.)
Duration Instantaneous

A sphere of negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot radius sphere from a point within range. Each creature in that area must make a constitution saving throw. A target takes 8d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels:

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 6th.


Damage Type: Necrotic
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 6: 8d6
  • Level 7: 10d6
  • Level 8: 12d6
  • Level 9: 14d6
Saving Throw:
CON
(On success: half)
Area of Effect:
60 ft. sphere

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