The Dark Arts Player's Companion
Necromantic Burst (HB) (D)
2-level Necromancy
Casting Time: 1 action
Range/Area: 30 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You cause the corpse of a creature to explode into a burst of
necrotic energy. Choose a corpse within range. The creature and
everything it is wearing and carrying, except magic items, are
reduced to black dust. The creature can be restored to life only by
means of a reincarnate, true resurrection, or a wish spell. Each
creature within 5 feet of the target must succeed on a Dexterity
saving throw or take 3d8 necrotic damage.
At higher levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of
3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot
level above 2nd.
Available for: Cleric, Wizard