Ray of Enfeeblement
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level necromancy
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Classes
- Warlock, Wizard
A beam of enervating energy shoots from you toward a creature within range. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the target has Disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes until the start of your next turn.
On a failed save, the target has Disadvantage on Strength-based D20 Tests for the duration. During that time, it also subtracts 1d8 from all its damage rolls. The target repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the spell on a success.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level necromancy
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, 1 minute
- Classes
- Warlock, Wizard
A black beam of enervating energy springs from your finger toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target deals only half damage with weapon attacks that use Strength until the spell ends.
At the end of each of the target's turns, it can make a Constitution saving throw against the spell. On a success, the spell ends.
Ray of Enfeeblement 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Ray of Enfeeblement popularity
How popular is Ray of Enfeeblement? 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.
- Top 50% of all 5e spells
- Top 50% picked level 2 Wizard spell
- Bottom 50% of all level 2 spells
- Bottom 50% picked level 2 Warlock spell
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