| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DamageText|1d8|Poison}} damage for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 1st.
[[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DamageText|1d8|Poison}} damage for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 1st.
| notes = * {{Class|Draconic Bloodline}}s of Green (Poison) Ancestry learn this spell automatically.
| notes = * {{Class|Draconic Bloodline}}s of Green (Poison) Ancestry learn this spell automatically.
* Also granted to {{Class|Warlock}}s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] '''Book of Ancient Secrets''' at level 7+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per [[Long Rest]] and doesn't expend [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]].
* Also granted to {{Class|Warlock}}s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] '''Book of Ancient Secrets''' at level 7+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per [[Long Rest]] and doesn't expend [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]].
Ray of Sickness is a level 1 necromancy spell. This spell allows spellcasters to hit enemies with a ray of nauseating energy that deals Poison damage, and potentially Poisons them.
Also granted to Warlocks who choose the Eldritch InvocationBook of Ancient Secrets at level 7+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per Long Rest and doesn't expend Spell Slots.
Poison damage for each Spell Slot Level above 1st.
2d8 (2~16) 
Attack roll
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Duration: 2 turns 
Staff of Crones. 
Recharge: Short rest