Power Word, Kill
This spell may be cast on a single creature or as an area effect. Even when cast on a single creature, it affects the area around it: every creature of up to 100 Hit Points within 5 meters 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 m) |
| 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 | Damage can interrupt the casting |
| Descriptor | Death |
| Area of Effect / Target | Large, Single |
| Duration | Instant |
| Save | None |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
| Metamagic allowed | Silent (with Automatic Silent Spell III) |
How it works
- It kills every creature within 5 metres with 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