Bane (Spell)

Bane is a level 1 enchantment spell. This spell allows the caster to temporarily curse enemies, making their attacks miss more often and weakening their Saving Throws.

Description

Up to 3 creatures receive a -1d4 penalty to Attack rolls and Saving throws.

Properties

Cost

Action + Level 1 Spell Slot

Details

CHA Save

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

Concentration

At higher levels

Upcast: Affects an additional target for each Spell Slot Level above 1st.

Condition: Bane

 Bane

Duration: 10 turns

Charisma saving throw

• Has a -1d4 penalty to Attack rolls and Saving throws.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 1: Bard , and Cleric

• Class Level 3: Oath of Vengeance Paladin (Oath Spell)

Feats:

•  Magic Initiate: Bard
•  Magic Initiate: Cleric

Other ways to learn:

• Also granted to Warlocks who choose the Eldritch Invocation  Thief of Five Fates at level 2+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per Long Rest and doesn't expend Spell Slots.

Notes

The incantation for Bane is Tu Es Nihil, Latin for "you are nothing".

External Links

• Bane (spell) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki