Hex
- Level
- Level 1 · Enchantment
- Cost
- Bonus action + 1st-level spell slot
- Range
- 18 m
- Damage
- 1d6 Necrotic
- Concentration
- Yes
- Components
- Verbal, Somatic
Make your attacks deal an additional 1d6 Necrotic damage damage to the target and give it Disadvantage on an Ability of your choosing.
Damage by spell slot
Average at 1st level
3.5
1d6 Necrotic
Average at 6th level
3.5
1d6 Necrotic
Per slot level
+0
each slot above 1st
| Slot | Damage | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1d6 Necrotic | 3.5 |
| 2nd | 1d6 Necrotic | 3.5 |
| 3rd | 1d6 Necrotic | 3.5 |
| 4th | 1d6 Necrotic | 3.5 |
| 5th | 1d6 Necrotic | 3.5 |
| 6th | 1d6 Necrotic | 3.5 |
Options when you cast it 6
| Option | Damage | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| Hex (Strength) | 1d6 Necrotic | Hexed: Strength (-1 turns) |
| Hex (Dexterity) | 1d6 Necrotic | Hexed: Dexterity (-1 turns) |
| Hex (Constitution) | 1d6 Necrotic | Hexed: Constitution (-1 turns) |
| Hex (Intelligence) | 1d6 Necrotic | Hexed: Intelligence (-1 turns) |
| Hex (Wisdom) | 1d6 Necrotic | Hexed: Wisdom (-1 turns) |
| Hex (Charisma) | 1d6 Necrotic | Hexed: Charisma (-1 turns) |
Who can get it
From the game's class, subclass and race progression tables (the level is the class or character level it first becomes available at), feat choices, equipment boosts and scrolls.
Classes 1
- Bard · can pick, from level 10
Subclasses 5
- The Archfey (Warlock) · can pick, from level 1
- The Fiend (Warlock) · can pick, from level 1
- The Great Old One (Warlock) · can pick, from level 1
- The Hexblade (Warlock) · can pick, from level 1
- College of Lore (Bard) · can pick, from level 6
Feats 1
- Magic Initiate: Warlock · can pick
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