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| summary = '''Psionic Overload''' is an action and [[Illithid Power]]. When used, this ability applies the {{Cond|Overloaded With Synaptic Power}} condition to the character, which adds an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage to each of the character's attacks for the next 10 turns, but also deals {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage to the character at the end of their turn. | | summary = '''Psionic Overload''' is an action and [[Illithid Power]]. When used, this ability applies the {{Cond|Overloaded With Synaptic Power}} condition to the character, which adds an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage to each of the character's attacks for the next 10 turns, but also deals {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage to the character at the end of their turn. | ||
| description = Your attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage, but you take {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage every turn. | | description = Your attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage, but you take {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage every turn. | ||
| image = Psionic Overload.webp | | image = Psionic Overload.webp | ||
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| cost = action | | cost = action | ||
| concentration = | | concentration = | ||
| damage = | | damage = | ||
| damage2 = | | damage2 = | ||
| recharge = Short Rest | | recharge = Short Rest | ||
| duration = 10 | | duration = 10 | ||
| save = | | save = | ||
| attack roll = | | attack roll = | ||
| ritual = | | ritual = | ||
| range = | | range = self | ||
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| variants = | | variants = | ||
| condition = Overloaded With Synaptic Power | | condition = Overloaded With Synaptic Power | ||
| condition duration = 10 | | condition duration = 10 | ||
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| area condition = | | area condition = | ||
| area condition save = | | area condition save = | ||
| area condition2 = | | area condition2 = | ||
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| area condition3 = | | area condition3 = | ||
| area condition3 save = | | area condition3 save = | ||
| area condition4 = | | area condition4 = | ||
| area condition4 save = | | area condition4 save = | ||
| X learns at level X = | | X learns at level X = | ||
| granted by feats = | | granted by feats = | ||
| granted by items = | | granted by items = | ||
| granted by spells = | | granted by spells = | ||
| used by creatures = Illithid, Partial-Illithid, Full-Illithid | | used by creatures = Illithid, Partial-Illithid, Full-Illithid | ||
| other ways to learn = | | other ways to learn = * Unlock from the [[illithid powers|illithid power]] skill tree with a {{SmRarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} | ||
* Unlock from the [[illithid powers|illithid power]] skill tree with a | |||
* Obtained automatically after becoming a Partial-Illithid | * Obtained automatically after becoming a Partial-Illithid | ||
* Obtained automatically after becoming a Full-Illithid | * Obtained automatically after becoming a Full-Illithid | ||
| notes = * The extra damage inflicted | | notes = * The extra damage inflicted is added to weapon and spell attacks, such as {{SAI|Fire Bolt}} and each individual beam of {{SAI|Eldritch Blast}}. | ||
* | * Spells that do not use attacks, such as {{SAI|Magic Missile}}, do not benefit from this ability. | ||
| video = | * Self-damage received each round still induces {{Concentration}} checks if using spells which require it. If must-have spells (e.g.{{SAI|Haste}}) are wanted alongside Psionic Overload, it may be advisable to have an ally cast them (on the character using Psionic Overload). | ||
* Self-damage from this ability breaks {{SAI|Sanctuary}} on the caster, despite the spell stating it breaks from damaging "another creature". | |||
* Self-damage from this ability may result in multiple damage riders on the caster: having effects such as {{Cond|Lightning Charges}} or radiant damage from the {{SmRarityItem|Callous Glow Ring}} while Psionic Overload is active will likely result in the user of this ability taking massive damage each turn. | |||
| video = | |||
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[[Category:Illithid Powers]] | [[Category:Illithid Powers]] | ||
[[Category:Sources of Psychic damage]] | |||
Latest revision as of 05:23, 11 February 2025
Psionic Overload is an action and Illithid Power. When used, this ability applies the condition to the character, which adds an additional 1d4
Psychic damage to each of the character's attacks for the next 10 turns, but also deals 1d4Psychic damage to the character at the end of their turn.
Description
Your attacks deal an additional 1d4Psychic damage, but you take 1d4Psychic damage every turn.
Properties
- Cost:
-
Action - Details:
-
Range: Self -
Recharge: Short rest 
Duration: 10 turns
Condition: Overloaded With Synaptic Power
Duration: 10 turns
- Affected entity deals an additional 1d4Psychic damage with its attacks, but also receives 1d4Psychic damage per turn.
How to learn
Used by creatures: Illithid, Partial-Illithid, and Full-Illithid
Other ways to learn:
- Unlock from the illithid power skill tree with a
Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen - Obtained automatically after becoming a Partial-Illithid
- Obtained automatically after becoming a Full-Illithid
Notes
- The extra damage inflicted is added to weapon and spell attacks, such as
and each individual beam of 
. - Spells that do not use attacks, such as
, do not benefit from this ability. - Self-damage received each round still induces
checks if using spells which require it. If must-have spells (e.g.
) are wanted alongside Psionic Overload, it may be advisable to have an ally cast them (on the character using Psionic Overload). - Self-damage from this ability breaks
on the caster, despite the spell stating it breaks from damaging "another creature". - Self-damage from this ability may result in multiple damage riders on the caster: having effects such as
or radiant damage from the 
Callous Glow Ring while Psionic Overload is active will likely result in the user of this ability taking massive damage each turn.