Blade of Disaster

Level & School
9th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Bonus action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You create a 3-foot-long blade-shaped planar rift that lasts for the duration. The rift appears within range in a space of your choice, and you can immediately make up to two melee spell attacks, each one against a creature or object within 5 feet of the rift. On a hit, the target takes 10d6 Force damage. This attack scores a Critical Hit if hte number on the d20 is 18 or higher.

As a Bonus Action on your later turns, you can move the rift up to 60 feet and repeat the two attacks against a creature or an object within 5 feet of it. You can direct the attacks at the same target or different ones.

The blade can harmlessly pass through any barrier, including ones created by spells like Wall of Force.

Blade of Disaster 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Blade of Disaster is a new spell for the 2024 edition.

Spells similar to Blade of Disaster

  • Blade Ward

    Both provide protection using magical energy; Blade Ward mitigates physical attacks while Blade of Disaster has offensive capabilities.

  • Spiritual Weapon

    Both create a magical weapon that strikes enemies within a range, allowing for additional attacks.

  • Spirit Guardians

    Both involve summoning ethereal beings to act on your behalf affecting creatures within a certain area.

  • Wall of Force

    Both involve creating barriers using magic, with Wall of Force providing defensive capabilities.

  • Mordenkainen's Sword

    Both summon a magical weapon that persists in battle, enabling attacks over time.