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
- 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.
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What level is Circle of Death in D&D 5e?
Circle of Death is a 6th-level Necromancy spell.
What classes can cast Circle of Death?
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard have Circle of Death on their spell list in the SRD.
What is the casting time and range of Circle of Death?
Circle of Death has a casting time of 1 action and a range of 150 feet. Its duration is Instantaneous.