----Vampiric Touch is a [[Spell#3rd Level Spells|Level 3]] Necromancy spell. This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range and effect.
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Touch an enemy to siphon their life force. You regain half as many [[Hit Points]] as the damage they take. For 10 turns, you can use Vampiric Touch again without expending an additional spell slot."''</div>
| class learns at level 6 = College of Lore:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| Range = 1.5m / 5ft
| class learns at level 10 = Bard:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| School = Necromancy
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| Concentration = Required
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| Class = [[Warlock]], [[Wizard]]
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|Duration=10 turns}}]]
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters at melee range to siphon the life force of their target.
| description = Touch an enemy to siphon their life force and regain half as many [[Hit Points]].
| extra description = For 10 turns, you can use '''Vampiric Touch''' again without expending an additional [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slot]].
| cost = action, spell3
| attack roll = yes
| damage = 3d6
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| damage type = Necrotic
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| range = melee
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| condition = Vampiric Touch
| condition duration = 10
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| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DamageText|1d6|Necrotic}} damage for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd.
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| video = Vampiric Touch Visuals.mp4
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==Description==
[[Category:Recastable spells]]
Touch an enemy to siphon their life force. You regain half as many [[Hit Points]] as the damage they take.
For 10 turns, you can use '''Vampiric Touch''' again without expending an additional spell slot.
*Can recast '''Vampiric Touch''' without expending a Spell Slot.
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==At Higher Levels==
When the spell is cast using a 4th Level spell slot or higher, damage increases by <code><span style="color:#66cc66">1d6 Necrotic</span></code> damage for each spell slot level above 3rd.
Latest revision as of 20:18, 27 April 2024
Vampiric Touch is a level 3 necromancy spell. This spell allows spellcasters at melee range to siphon the life force of their target.
Description
Touch an enemy to siphon their life force and regain half as many Hit Points.
For 10 turns, you can use Vampiric Touch again without expending an additional Spell Slot.
Necrotic damage for each Spell Slot Level above 3rd.
Action + 
Level 3 Spell Slot
3d6 (3~18) 
Attack roll
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Concentration
Duration: 10 turns 