--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-spell tags: - compendium/src/5e/phb - spell/class/sorcerer - spell/class/warlock - spell/class/wizard - spell/level/6 - spell/school/necromancy aliases: ["Circle of Death"] --- # Circle of Death *6th-level, Necromancy* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** 150 feet - **Components:** V, S, 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. **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. **Classes**: [Sorcerer](compendium/classes/sorcerer.md), [Warlock](compendium/classes/warlock.md), [Wizard](compendium/classes/wizard.md) *Source: SRD / Basic Rules*