Bane1st-level Enchantment · Concentration
A 1st-level enchantment spell for bards and clerics. Requires concentration, up to 1 minute.
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Bane
1st-level Enchantment
Bane
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.
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Bard · level 1 · pre-filled
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Bane, Answered
What level spell is Bane in 5e?
Bane is a 1st-level enchantment spell, so casting it costs a 1st-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Bane?
Bane appears on the bard and cleric spell lists in the SRD.
Does Bane require concentration?
Yes. Bane requires concentration (up to 1 minute), so it ends if you cast another concentration spell, or if you fail a Constitution save after taking damage.
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