THE SHARED REFERENCE Adventurer

Spell

Bestow Curse

Official reference · XPHB · 2024

Level
3
School
Necromancy
Cast
1 action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Concentration
yes
Ritual
no

You touch a creature, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration. Until the curse ends, the target suffers one of the following effects of your choice:

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

If you cast this spell using a level 4 spell slot, you can maintain Concentration on it for up to 10 minutes. If you use a level 5+ spell slot, the spell doesn't require Concentration, and the duration becomes 8 hours (level 5-6 slot) or 24 hours (level 7-8 slot). If you use a level 9 spell slot, the spell lasts until dispelled.

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