Ray of Necrosis

evocation cantrip (Sorcerer, Wizard)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 60 feet
  • Components: V, S
  • Duration: Instantaneous

A beam of black energy streaks towards a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and the creature is necrotized until the start of your next turn. Huge and Gargantuan creatures, as well as creatures with resistance or immunity to necrotic damage, are not necrotized by this spell.

At Higher Levels. This spell’s damage increases to 2d8 at 5th level, 3d8 at 11th level, and 4d8 at 17th level.