Bane

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Control

Bane is a Control spell. Control spells restrict enemy options through debuffs or denial effects.

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 spell that curses
multiple foes

Bane is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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, sapping those who fail and making their attacks and saves falter.
SaveOrSuck

Bane is a SaveOrSuck spell.

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2024 Rules
Level & School
1st-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Warlock

Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must each make a Charisma saving throw. Whenever a target that fails this save makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must subtract 1d4 from the attack roll or save.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

2014 Rules
Level & School
1st-level enchantment
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Bard, Cleric

Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make Charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.

Bane 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Now also available to Warlocks.

Bane popularity

How popular is Bane? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

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