Power Word, Kill
This spell may be cast on a single creature or as an area effect. A targeted creature of up to 100 Hit Points is killed instantly. As an area effect, this spell will kill all creatures with 100 Hit Points and lower. Death immunity doesn't apply.
| School | Divination (opposed by Illusion) |
| Spell level | Wizard and Sorcerer 9 |
| Range | Short - 8 metres |
| Components | Verbal |
| Can be aimed at | a creature, a spot on the ground, an item or a placeable |
| Counts as an attack | Yes - casting it on someone is a hostile act |
| Concentration | Casting can be disrupted by damage |
| Descriptor | Death |
| Area of Effect / Target | Large, Single |
| Duration | Instant |
| Save | None |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
| Metamagic allowed | Silent |
How it works
- It kills everything within 5 metres that is at 100 hit points or fewer, with no saving throw. Spell resistance can still stop it.
Where it comes from
Cleric domain: Evil (level 9).
See also
- Magic - save DCs, saving throws and when you cannot cast
- Spells
- Classes