Circle of Death

6th-level necromancy · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 150 feet
Components: V, S, M (the powder of a crushed black pearl worth 500+ GP)
Duration: Instantaneous

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

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

The damage increases by for each spell slot level above 6.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

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 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 for each slot level above 6th.