Pox Spell
Pox is a legacy necromancy spell that afflicts several living creatures at once with severe physical deterioration.
At a Glance
| School | Necromancy [Evil] |
|---|---|
| Level | Corruption 6, Druid 6, Pain 6 |
| Components | V, S, DF |
| Casting Time | 1 action |
| Range | Close |
| Targets | Up to one living creature/level, no two more than 10 ft. apart |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
| Saving Throw | Fortitude negates |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
Effect
A failed save causes 1d4 points of Constitution drain. The visible symptoms include lesions and a pale yellow pallor.
Using Pox
The spell is most dangerous against groups because it can affect one creature per caster level, provided the targets remain tightly clustered.
Edition Note
This page preserves the legacy 3.5e-era spell.
Source
Book of Vile Darkness.
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