.. _`Circle of Death`:

Circle of Death
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*6th-level necromancy*

**Casting Time:** 1 action

**Range:** 150 feet

**Components:** V, S, M (the powder of a crushed black pearl worth at
least 500 gp)

**Duration:** Instantaneous

A sphere of negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot radius sphere from
a point within range. Each creature in that area must make a
Constitution saving throw. A target takes 8d6 necrotic damage on a
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

:bi:`At Higher Levels`. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of
7th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level
above 6th.