Chill Touch 5e
Necromancy cantrip
Chill Touch is a necromancy cantrip in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 120 feet, duration: 1 round. Available to Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
120 feet
Duration
1 round
Components
V, S
You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can't regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to the target.
If you hit an undead target, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn.
This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Necromancy: Manipulates life, death, and vitality. Inflicts status effects, drains hit points, or animates undead minions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Chill Touch and what school does it belong to?
Chill Touch is a cantrip belonging to the school of Necromancy in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Chill Touch?
Chill Touch has a casting time of 1 action, range of 120 feet, and duration of 1 round.
Does Chill Touch require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Chill Touch does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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