Ray of Sickness

1st-level, Necromancy

  • Casting time: 1 Action
  • Range: 60 feet
  • Components: V, S
  • Duration: Instantaneous

A ray of sickening greenish energy lashes out toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 poison damage and must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, it is also poisoned until the end of your next turn.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.

Classes: Artificer (Alchemist); Cleric (Death Domain (DMG)); Rogue (Arcane Trickster); Bard; Wizard; Warlock (The Undying); Fighter (Eldritch Knight); Sorcerer

Source: Player’s Handbook p. 271