Circle of Death

Level 6 · Necromancy 5e · SRD 5.1 (2014)

Other rules version: Circle of Death (5.5e, 2024, SRD 5.2.1)

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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
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

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.