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Circle of Death

6th-level Necromancy · XPHB, p. 250

Casting Time1 action
Range150 feet
ComponentsV, S, M (the powder of a crushed black pearl worth 500+ GP)
DurationInstantaneous
Saving Throwconstitution
Damage Typenecrotic
ClassesSorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Description

Negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot-radius Sphere [Area of Effect] from a point you choose within range. Each creature in that area makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: The damage increases by 8d8 for each spell slot level above 6.
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