Holy Star of Mystra
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 8th-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, 1 minute
- Classes
- Cleric, Wizard
- Source
- Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
You create a glowing mote of energy that hovers above you for the duration. The mote sheds Bright Light in a 5-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 5 feet.
When you cast this spell and as a Bonus Action on later turns, you can unleash a shining bolt from the mote, targeting one creature within 120 feet of yourself. Make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, the target takes Force or Radiant damage (your choice) equal to 4d10 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
In addition, while the mote is present, you have Three-Quarters Cover, and if you succeed on a saving throw against a spell of level 7 or lower that targeted only you and didn't create an area of effect, you can take a Reaction to deflect that spell back at the spell's caster; the caster makes a saving throw against that spell using that caster's own spell save DC.
Holy Star of Mystra 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Holy Star of Mystra is a new spell for the 2024 edition.
Holy Star of Mystra popularity
How popular is Holy Star of Mystra? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may fill a specific niche for a spellbook.
- Bottom 50% of all level 8 spells
- Bottom 25% picked level 8 Wizard spell
- Bottom 25% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 10% picked level 8 Cleric spell
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