Phantasmal Killer
The caster conjures an image of utmost horror to strike down a single creature. The target may attempt a Will save to disbelieve the spell, avoiding all ill effects. Failing that, the target then makes a Fortitude save to avoid instant death. A successful save still inflicts 3d6 points of damage.
| School | Illusion (opposed by Enchantment) |
| Spell level | Wizard and Sorcerer 4 |
| Range | Medium (20 m) |
| Components | Verbal and somatic |
| Can be aimed at | a creature or an item |
| Counts as an attack | Yes. Casting it on someone is a hostile act |
| Concentration | Damage can interrupt the casting |
| Descriptor | Fear, Mind-Affecting |
| Area of Effect / Target | Single |
| Duration | Instant |
| Additional Counter Spells | True Seeing |
| Save | Will and Fortitude |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
| Metamagic allowed | Empower, Maximize, Quicken, Silent, Still |
How it works
- Anything with Fear Immunity ignores the spell, even after failing the Will save.
- The second save is Fortitude against fear, so Fearless and the fear Hardiness feats help against it.
Where it comes from
Cleric domain: Death (level 4).
See also
- Magic - save DCs, saving throws and when you cannot cast
- Spells
- Classes