Finger of Death7th-level Necromancy
A 7th-level necromancy spell for sorcerers, warlocks and wizards. 7d8 + 30 necrotic damage.
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Finger of Death
7th-level Necromancy
Finger of Death
Components: V, S
You send negative energy coursing through a creature that you can see within range, causing it searing pain. The target must make a constitution saving throw. It takes 7d8 + 30 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
A humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a zombie that is permanently under your command, following your verbal orders to the best of its ability.
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Sorcerer · level 13 · pre-filled
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Related Spells
Same level, or same school.
Counsel
Finger of Death, Answered
What level spell is Finger of Death in 5e?
Finger of Death is a 7th-level necromancy spell, so casting it costs a 7th-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Finger of Death?
Finger of Death appears on the sorcerer, warlock and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
How much damage does Finger of Death do?
7d8 + 30 necrotic damage. Targets make a CON saving throw for half damage.
Does Finger of Death require concentration?
No. Finger of Death does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: instantaneous.
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