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| variants = Hex (Strength),Hex (Dexterity),Hex (Constitution),Hex (Intelligence),Hex (Wisdom),Hex (Charisma)
| variants = Hex (Strength),Hex (Dexterity),Hex (Constitution),Hex (Intelligence),Hex (Wisdom),Hex (Charisma)
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| notes = * If the target dies before spell's duration ends, gain {{IconLink|size=28|Reapply Hex Icon.png|Reapply Hex}}. While in this state, a glowing shattered crystal will appear above the caster's head.
| notes = * '''''Disadvantage on an Ability of your choosing''''' only applies to [[Dice_rolls#Ability_checks|Checks]], not all rolls utilising that Ability: the target still rolls normally on [[Saving Throws]] and [[Attack Rolls]].
* Unlike the tabletop version, this spell lasts until the caster's concentration is broken.  
* If the target dies or is knocked out before spell's duration ends, gain {{SAI|Reapply Hex}}. While in this state, a glowing shattered crystal will appear above the caster's head.
* '''Hex''' damage is applied multiple times for multiple successful {{Attack Roll}}s. Example scenarios:
* '''Hex''' damage is applied multiple times for multiple successful {{Attack Roll}}s. Example scenarios:
** Warlock hits the target with a melee or ranged weapon attack: additional {{DamageText|1d6|Necrotic}}.
** Warlock hits the target with a melee or ranged weapon attack: additional {{DamageText|1d6|Necrotic}}.
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** Level 5 Warlock casts {{SAI|Scorching Ray}} and hits the target with '''all four rays''': additional {{DamageText|4d6|Necrotic}}, for hitting four times.
** Level 5 Warlock casts {{SAI|Scorching Ray}} and hits the target with '''all four rays''': additional {{DamageText|4d6|Necrotic}}, for hitting four times.
* '''Hex''' is only triggered by hitting the target with a successful [[Attack Roll]], and not by other sources of damage. Example scenarios:
* '''Hex''' is only triggered by hitting the target with a successful [[Attack Roll]], and not by other sources of damage. Example scenarios:
** Warlock casts {{SAI|Magic Missile}} (which does not require [[Attack Roll]]s): no additional damage from '''Hex'''.
** Warlock casts {{SAI|Magic Missile}} (which does not require an Attack Roll): no additional damage from '''Hex'''.
** Warlock casts {{SAI|Fireball}} (which is a [[Saving Throw]], not an Attack Roll): no additional damage from '''Hex'''.
** Warlock casts {{SAI|Fireball}} (which is a [[Saving Throw]], not an Attack Roll): no additional damage from '''Hex'''.
* Clarification: The in-game description says it grants 'Disadvantage on an Ability of your choosing', but it only applies to Checks, not all rolls utilising that Ability: the target still rolls normally on Saving Throws and Attack rolls.
* Unlike the tabletop version, this spell lasts until the caster's concentration is broken.  
* In Early Access Patch 9, there was a bugged interaction between '''Hex''' and the [[Eldritch Invocation]] {{SAI|Agonising Blast}}, which caused '''Agonising Blast''' bonus damage to be applied an extra time for each instance of '''Hex''' damage.
* In Early Access Patch 9, there was a bugged interaction between '''Hex''' and the [[Eldritch Invocation]] {{SAI|Agonising Blast}}, which caused '''Agonising Blast''' bonus damage to be applied an extra time for each instance of '''Hex''' damage.
** In the case of a level 5 Warlock with two Eldritch Blast beams, this means Agonising Blast damage would be applied a total of '''4 times''', if both beams hit: once for each beam, and once for each instance of Hex damage.
* Hex has two incantations: '''Te Exsecro''', Latin for "I curse you", and '''Maledictus''', Latin for "speak ill of/abuse".
* Hex has two incantations: '''Te Exsecro''', Latin for "I curse you", and '''Maledictus''', Latin for "speak ill of/abuse".
* Contrarily to the description, the target doesn't necessarily need to die to allow the spell to be recast - knocking someone out with nonlethal damage also works.
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Hex is a level 1 enchantment spell. This spell allows spellcasters to put a curse on a creature and deal additional Necrotic damage to the targeted creature. The curse also imposes Disadvantage on a chosen ability check.

Description

Make your attacks deal an additional 1d6Damage TypesNecrotic damage to the target and give it Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on an Ability of your choosing.

If the target dies before the spell ends, you can Reapply Hex Reapply Hex to a new creature without expending a Spell Slot.

Properties

Cost
Bonus action + Level 1 Spell Slot
Damage
D6 Necrotic.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesNecrotic (conditional)
Details
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Concentration Concentration

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Variants

Condition: Reapply Hex

Reapply Hex Reapply Hex

How to learn

Classes:

Feats:

Notes

  • Disadvantage on an Ability of your choosing only applies to Checks, not all rolls utilising that Ability: the target still rolls normally on Saving Throws and Attack Rolls.
  • If the target dies or is knocked out before spell's duration ends, gain Reapply Hex Reapply Hex. While in this state, a glowing shattered crystal will appear above the caster's head.
  • Hex damage is applied multiple times for multiple successful Attack rolls. Example scenarios:
    • Warlock hits the target with a melee or ranged weapon attack: additional 1d6Damage TypesNecrotic.
    • Level 1 Warlock casts Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast and hits the target: additional 1d6Damage TypesNecrotic.
    • Level 5 Warlock casts Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast and hits the target with both rays: additional 2d6Damage TypesNecrotic, for hitting twice.
    • Level 3 Warlock casts Scorching Ray Scorching Ray and hits the target with all three rays: additional 3d6Damage TypesNecrotic, for hitting three times.
    • Level 5 Warlock casts Scorching Ray Scorching Ray and hits the target with all four rays: additional 4d6Damage TypesNecrotic, for hitting four times.
  • Hex is only triggered by hitting the target with a successful Attack Roll, and not by other sources of damage. Example scenarios:
    • Warlock casts Magic Missile Magic Missile (which does not require an Attack Roll): no additional damage from Hex.
    • Warlock casts Fireball Fireball (which is a Saving Throw, not an Attack Roll): no additional damage from Hex.
  • Unlike the tabletop version, this spell lasts until the caster's concentration is broken.
  • In Early Access Patch 9, there was a bugged interaction between Hex and the Eldritch Invocation Agonising Blast Agonising Blast, which caused Agonising Blast bonus damage to be applied an extra time for each instance of Hex damage.
  • Hex has two incantations: Te Exsecro, Latin for "I curse you", and Maledictus, Latin for "speak ill of/abuse".

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