Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 8th-level necromancy
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 150 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a bit of sponge)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
- Source
- Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You draw the moisture from every creature in a 30-foot cube centered on a point you choose within range. Each creature in that area must make a Constitution saving throw. Constructs and undead aren't affected, and plants and water elementals make this saving throw with disadvantage. A creature takes 12d8 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Nonmagical plants in the area that aren't creatures, such as trees and shrubs, wither and die instantly.
Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting is currently only available in the 2014 edition.
Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting popularity
How popular is Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, but is often chosen over other options when available. This spell could be a valuable addition for spellbooks.
- #1 picked level 8 Sorcerer spell
- #1 picked level 8 Wizard spell
- Top 25% of all level 8 spells
- Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
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