Witchcraft • Legacy Weapon Enchantment
Biting Blade
Biting Blade enchants one bladed weapon so its next successful strike tears far deeper than normal. It is preserved as a legacy d20 Witch and Cleric spell.
Biting Blade at a Glance
| 5.5e / 2024 | No direct conversion published here |
|---|---|
| 5e / 2014 | No direct conversion published here |
| Pathfinder 1e | Not a Pathfinder Witch spell by default |
| D&D 3.x Legacy | Witch 2, Cleric 2 |
Spell Rules by Edition
Biting Blade — 5.5e / 2024
Edition status: No direct official version of this legacy spell is provided. Do not treat the old d20 mechanics as 2024 rules.
Biting Blade — 5e / 2014
Edition status: No official 2014 conversion is presented here.
Biting Blade — Pathfinder 1e
Edition status: This legacy Witch spell is not established here as a Pathfinder Witch spell. Any conversion needs Games Master approval.
Biting Blade — D&D 3.5e (legacy Witch rules)
| School | Evocation |
|---|---|
| Level | Witch 2, Cleric 2 |
| Components | V, S, M |
| Casting Time | 3 actions |
| Range | Touch |
| Target | One bladed weapon |
| Duration | 1 minute/level or until discharged |
| Saving Throw | None |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
On the weapon’s next successful hit, it deals an additional 1d8 points of slashing or piercing damage, as appropriate to the weapon, plus 1 point per caster level to a maximum +10. The spell then ends.
The legacy spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
Edition Boundary
The single-hit bonus damage is a legacy mechanic. Modern editions use their own weapon-buff spells and should not inherit this damage progression automatically.
Using Biting Blade in Play
Biting Blade is a preparation spell for one decisive weapon hit. Cast it when an ally is likely to connect with a high-value target soon, not at the start of a long fight where the enchanted weapon may never land the strike that discharges it.
Counterplay and Related Magic
The spell ends on the next successful hit and has no effect on undead or constructs under the legacy rules. Compare Magic Weapon for a longer-lasting weapon enhancement.
Rules Sources and Licensing
Legacy source: Liber Mysterium: The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks.
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