Bestow Curse
Level 3 Necromancy spell · 5E compatible · SRD 5.2.1
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| School | Necromancy |
| Casting time | Action |
| Range | Touch |
| Components | V, S |
| Duration | Concentration, up to 1 minute |
| Classes | Bard, Cleric, Wizard |
You touch a creature, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration. Until the curse ends, the target suffers one of the following effects of your choice:
• Choose one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability. • The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. • In combat, the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw at the start of each of its turns or be forced to take the Dodge action on that turn.
• If you deal damage to the target with an attack roll or a spell, the target takes an extra 1d8 Necrotic damage.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. If you cast this spell using a level 4 spell slot, you can maintain Concentration on it for up to 10 minutes. If you use a level 5+ spell slot, the spell doesn’t require Concentration, and the duration becomes 8 hours (level 5–6 slot) or 24 hours (level 7–8 slot). If you use a level 9 spell slot, the spell lasts until dispelled.
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Spell text from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 by Wizards of the Coast LLC, licensed under CC-BY-4.0. See attribution.