Clutch of Orcus

3rd-level necromancy (Cleric,Warlock)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 60 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (a heart that has been set on fire)
  • Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Spectral hands grab the heart of one humanoid you can see within ranger, and start to squeeze. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the target takes 1d12 necrotic damage and the spell ends.

On a failed save, the target is paralyzed for the duration and takes 1d12 necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. If it succeeds on the saving throw, the spell ends.

If the target dies during this spell, its smoking heart appears in your hand.