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# Circle of Death

- Alias: [Cercle de mort](hd_spells_cercle_de_mort.md)
- Source: (SRD p124)
-  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
- Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

### Description

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.

