Mind Spike

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Damage

Mind Spike is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that lashes one creature with psychic pain and, on a failed save,
revealing its location

Mind Spike is a Information spell. Information spells provide ways to transmit, perceive, detect, or reveal hidden or unknown information.

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 keeps it from hiding or vanishing.

2024 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
S
Duration
Concentration, 1 hour
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

You drive a spike of psionic energy into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw, taking 3d8 Psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, you also always know the target's location until the spell ends, but only while the two of you are on the same plane of existence. While you have this knowledge, the target can't become hidden from you, and if it has the Invisible condition, it gains no benefit from that condition against you.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 2.

2014 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
S
Duration
Concentration, 1 hour
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You reach into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, taking 3d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, you also always know the target's location until the spell ends, but only while the two of you are on the same plane of existence. While you have this knowledge, the target can't become hidden from you, and if it's invisible, it gains no benefit from that condition against you.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

Mind Spike 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Mind Spike now has a 120-foot range instead of 60 feet. Also, the 2024 version removes the requirement for the target to fail the save before you learn its location? No, that part is unchanged. The only real mechanical change is the longer range.

Mind Spike popularity

How popular is Mind Spike? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.

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