Sapping Sting

Sapping Sting 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Sapping Sting is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

Sapping Sting popularity

How popular is Sapping Sting? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and it is almost never chosen when available. This spell is one that few spellcasters would ever acquire.

• Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
• Bottom 10% of all cantrips
• Bottom 10% picked Wizard cantrip

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Spells similar to Sapping Sting

• Vicious Mockery Enchantment cantrip

  The spell fills a similar role as a ranged save-based damage cantrip, though it uses psychic damage instead.

  Players prefer Vicious Mockery over Sapping Sting

• Sacred Flame Evocation cantrip

  Like Sapping Sting, it targets one creature at range and deals cantrip-scaled damage on a failed save.

  Players prefer Sacred Flame over Sapping Sting

• Toll the Dead Necromancy cantrip

  Both are wizard necromancy cantrips that deal necrotic damage through a saving throw against a single creature.

  Players prefer Toll the Dead over Sapping Sting

• Mind Sliver Enchantment cantrip

  This is another wizard cantrip with instantaneous ranged damage determined by a saving throw.

  Players prefer Mind Sliver over Sapping Sting

• Frostbite Evocation cantrip

  Both use a saving throw for modest ranged cantrip damage against a single enemy.

  Players prefer Frostbite over Sapping Sting

• Infestation Conjuration cantrip

  Its short range, cantrip damage, saving throw, and forced movement make it a comparable nuisance spell.

  Players prefer Infestation over Sapping Sting