Syluné's Viper

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Damage

Syluné's Viper is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that grants
climbing speed

Syluné's Viper is a Mobility spell. Mobility spells augment or allow for new ways of moving.

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 and
temporary hit points

Syluné's Viper is a Healing spell. Healing spells restore hit points and bring characters back to life.

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, then strikes with a
magic action

Syluné's Viper is a Action Economy spell. Action Economy spells grant you more choices on future turns.

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 venom bite.

2024 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level conjuration
Casting Time
Bonus action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (a snake fang)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Druid, Wizard
Source
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

A shimmering, spectral snake encircles your body for the duration. You gain 15 Temporary Hit Points; the spell ends early if you have no Temporary Hit Points left.

While the spell is active, you gain the following benefits:

  • Climbing. You gain a Climb Speed equal to your Speed.
  • Venomous Bite. As a Magic action, you can make a ranged spell attack using the snake against one creature within 50 feet. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 Force damage and has the Poisoned condition until the start of your next turn. While Poisoned, the target has the Incapacitated condition.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. For each spell slot level above 3, the number of Temporary Hit Points you gain from this spell increases by 5, and the damage of Venomous Bite increases by 1d6.

Syluné's Viper 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Syluné's Viper is a new spell for the 2024 edition.

Syluné's Viper popularity

How popular is Syluné's Viper? 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.

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