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  "area_of_effect": {
    "size": 60,
    "type": "sphere"
  },
  "casting_time": "1 action",
  "classes": [
    {
      "index": "sorcerer",
      "name": "Sorcerer",
      "url": "/api/2014/classes/sorcerer"
    },
    {
      "index": "warlock",
      "name": "Warlock",
      "url": "/api/2014/classes/warlock"
    },
    {
      "index": "wizard",
      "name": "Wizard",
      "url": "/api/2014/classes/wizard"
    }
  ],
  "components": [
    "V",
    "S",
    "M"
  ],
  "concentration": false,
  "damage": {
    "damage_at_slot_level": {
      "6": "8d6",
      "7": "10d6",
      "8": "12d6",
      "9": "14d6"
    },
    "damage_type": {
      "index": "necrotic",
      "name": "Necrotic",
      "url": "/api/2014/damage-types/necrotic"
    }
  },
  "dc": {
    "dc_success": "half",
    "dc_type": {
      "index": "con",
      "name": "CON",
      "url": "/api/2014/ability-scores/con"
    }
  },
  "desc": [
    "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."
  ],
  "duration": "Instantaneous",
  "higher_level": [
    "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."
  ],
  "index": "circle-of-death",
  "level": 6,
  "material": "The powder of a crushed black pearl worth at least 500 gp.",
  "name": "Circle of Death",
  "range": "150 feet",
  "ritual": false,
  "school": {
    "index": "necromancy",
    "name": "Necromancy",
    "url": "/api/2014/magic-schools/necromancy"
  },
  "subclasses": [],
  "updated_at": "2026-04-01T20:35:39.217Z",
  "url": "/api/2014/spells/circle-of-death"
}