Hunter's Mark

Hunter's Mark is a level 1 divination spell. This spell allows spellcasters to mark a creature as their prey and deal additional Weapon damage to the targeted creature.

Description

Mark a creature as your quarry to deal an additional 1d6Weapon damage whenever you hit it with a weapon attack.

If the target dies before the spell ends, you can use  Reapply Hunter's Mark to mark a new creature.

Properties

Cost

Bonus action + Level 1 Spell Slot

Details

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Concentration

At higher levels

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

Condition: Hunter's Mark Quarry

 Hunter's Mark Quarry

Duration: Until Long rest

• Affected entity suffers an additional 1d6Weapon damage if the spellcaster hits it with a weapon attack.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 2: Ranger

• Class Level 3: Oath of Vengeance

• Class Level 6: College of Lore (via Magical Secrets)

• Class Level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)

Granted by the following items:

• Grymskull Helm ( Recharge: Long rest)
• Hunting Shortbow ( Recharge: Long rest)

Notes

• The beast companions for the Beast Master Ranger all have a passive feature, Prey's Scent, that causes this spell to improve their damage as well when their Ranger casts it.
• The incantation for Hunter's Mark is est praedae me, Latin for you are my prey.
• The damage provided by this spell functions more as Sneak Attack, than spell damage, and as such does not activate effects that activate on spell damage; eg. Spellsparkler

External Links

• Hunter's mark on the Forgotten Realms Wiki