Poison Spray

Level & School
Necromancy cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You spray toxic mist at a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d12 Poison damage.

Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d12 when you reach levels 5 (2d12), 11 (3d12), and 17 (4d12).

Level & School
Conjuration cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
10 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You extend your hand toward a creature you can see within range and project a puff of noxious gas from your palm. The creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d12 poison damage.

Cantrip Upgrade. This spell's damage increases by 1d12 when you reach 5th level (2d12), 11th level (3d12), and 17th level (4d12).

Poison Spray 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version changes the school to necromancy, increases range from 10 to 30 feet, and requires a ranged spell attack to hit, whereas the 2014 version requires a Constitution save. Damage scaling remains the same at levels 5, 11, and 17.

Spells similar to Poison Spray

  • Ray of Sickness

    Both are ranged spells that deal poison damage and require a spell attack.

  • Chill Touch

    Both are necromancy spells that involve making a ranged attack against a target and dealing damage.

  • Toll the Dead

    Both deal necrotic damage and target a single creature within range.

  • Inflict Wounds

    Both spells involve dealing damage through a touch attack and belong to the necromancy school.

  • Mind Sliver

    Both deal damage and require a saving throw from the target.