Castigating Sanction

4th-level evocation (Cleric,Paladin)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: Self (10-foot radius)
  • Components: V
  • Duration: Instantaneous

You pronounce a divine sanction against those who oppose your creed. Choose one of the following alignment types: chaotic, good, evil, or lawful. You cannot choose an alignment type that includes your own alignment. All creatures you choose within 10 feet that have an alignment of the type you chose must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a target takes 7d6 psychic damage. On a successful save, a target takes half the psychic damage.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the psychic damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 4th.