Pain Strike Spell
Pain Strike is a legacy evocation that overwhelms one living creature with sustained agony.
At a Glance
| School | Evocation [evil, pain] |
|---|---|
| Level | Sorcerer/Wizard 3, Witch 3 |
| Components | V, S |
| Casting Time | 1 standard action |
| Range | Close |
| Target | One living creature |
| Duration | 1 round/level (D), maximum 10 rounds for the damage progression |
| Saving Throw | Fortitude negates |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
Effect
The target takes 1d6 nonlethal damage each round and is sickened for the duration. The caster also gains a +4 circumstance bonus on Intimidate checks against that target.
Using Pain Strike
The spell pressures a single creature over several rounds rather than delivering one burst of damage. Its sickened condition and Intimidate bonus can matter as much as the nonlethal damage.
Related Spell
Mass Pain Strike extends the effect to several creatures.
Sources & Licensing
Advanced Player’s Guide © 2010, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Author: Jason Bulmahn.
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