Inspire Dread

1st-level necromancy (Bard,Cleric,Paladin,Pale Master,Shaman,Warlock,Wizard)


  • Casting Time: 1 bonus action
  • Range: Self
  • Components: V
  • Duration: 1 round

You take on a ferocious, menacing demeanor, focusing your mastery of fear on a creature of your choice within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 3d8 psychic damage, and it is frightened of you until the end of your next turn. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.