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At your touch, all curses affecting one creature or object end. If the object is a cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner’s Attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.
Bestow Curse
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You touch a creature, and that creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration of the spell. When you cast this spell, choose the nature of the curse from the
, your attacks and spells deal an extra 1d8 necrotic damage to the target.
A remove curse spell ends this effect. At the DM's option, you may choose an alternative curse effect, but it should
Spells
Player’s Handbook
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:
Choose
one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability.
The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you.
In combat, the target must succeed on a
Remove Curse
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At your touch, all curses affecting one creature or object end. If the object is a cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner’s attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bestow Curse Level 3 Necromancy (Bard, Cleric, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
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: Choose one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bestow Curse Level 3 Necromancy (Bard, Cleric, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
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: Choose one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or object end. If the object is a cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner’s Attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.
Remove Curse Level 3 Abjuration (Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
At your touch, all curses affecting one creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Bestow Curse 3rd-level necromancy Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You touch a creature, and that creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving
remove curse spell ends this effect. At the DM’s option, you may choose an alternative curse effect, but it should be no more powerful than those described above. The DM has final say on such a curse’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
assumption is that this apotheosis could take months or years. Replacement Characters The death curse means that, for the most part, dead characters stay dead. If a character dies and there’s no reasonable way
curse. Work with the player to come up with a story that makes sense, given the circumstances. Ticking Clock Tomb of Annihilation is a time-bomb adventure. In other words, time is of the essence. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
full force if the cursed character returns to life without resolving the curse. Persistent Curses. When a curse is resolved, its effects usually end immediately. Some more insidious curses might
examples of curse resolutions: Protecting a loved one dear to the person who laid the curse from some dire threat Returning every piece of a stolen treasure hoard, down to the last copper coin, to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Remove Curse 3rd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous At your touch, all curses affecting one creature or object end. If the object is a
cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner’s attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
or object end. If the object is a cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner’s Attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.
Remove Curse Level 3 Abjuration (Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
At your touch, all curses affecting one creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Remove Curse 3rd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous At your touch, all curses affecting one creature or object end. If the object is a
cursed magic item, its curse remains, but the spell breaks its owner’s attunement to the object so it can be removed or discarded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Shemshime’s Curse Those who hear the melody of the rhyme find it to be irresistibly catchy, and they hum it over and over again. Such individuals have become cursed. The rhyme acts as a summoning
area. A remove curse spell or similar magic ends the curse on a creature, though it remains susceptible to being cursed again. If cast on the book, the magic suppresses the curse on all creatures for 10 minutes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Bestow Curse 3rd-level necromancy Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You touch a creature, and that creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving
remove curse spell ends this effect. At the DM’s option, you may choose an alternative curse effect, but it should be no more powerful than those described above. The DM has final say on such a curse’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Lord Soth’s Curse The characters are preceded through Castle Kalaman’s catacombs by Lord Soth, a villain whose vices allowed the Cataclysm to occur. Lord Soth’s Legend In the years before the
Cataclysm, Loren Soth was a Solamnic Knight of the Order of the Rose. He ruled the province of Knightlund from Dargaard Keep. However, his fall from grace began when he rescued a company of Silvanesti elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Curse of Malaxxix A creature that attunes to one of Malaxxix’s cursed items becomes afflicted with the curse of Malaxxix. The curse enables Malaxxix to interact with the cursed creature in special
unoccupied space within 60 feet of the cursed creature, regardless of the creature’s location in the multiverse. The curse of Malaxxix lasts until ended with a Remove Curse spell, a Greater Restoration spell, or similar magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Curse of Strahd This document corrects and clarifies some text in Curse of Strahd. These changes appear in recent printings of the book and have been applied across D&D Beyond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Syndra Silvane’s Curse The party’s benefactor is a retired adventurer named Syndra Silvane. Being a wizard and merchant of no small repute, she has magic to expedite the party’s journey to Chult as
offer. They’re stymied by what is happening.” “My contacts in the Harpers have learned that the cause of the death curse is a necromantic artifact called the Soulmonger. According to their sources, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Knight Sarlamir’s Curse Among the dead entombed beneath Castle Kalaman lies the body of Knight Zanas Sarlamir. A respected knight of the Order of the Crown, Sarlamir received a divine quest from the
god Paladine years before the Cataclysm. Paladine told him the Kingpriest of Istar had created a magical wonder in the east—a flying city (detailed in chapter 6)—and in so doing, the kingpriest had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
An Ancient Curse The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they were minions of Grazz’t, while others say that they were scouts and explorers for
the Wind Dukes of Aaqa. Whatever the truth, according to legend, the kenku betrayed their master. Unable to resist the lure of a beautiful sparkling treasure, the kenku plotted to steal the item and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Curse of the Fire Witch Wiggan Nettlebee, miserly patriarch of the Nettlebee halfling family, amassed a fortune through shrewd trade and inheritance. When earth cultists first started to explore the
region, Wiggan took their money for information and occasional aid. As he got to know the cultists, the earth powers they had intrigued him. Control over the earth could be valuable for a farmer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
33. Dragon’s Hoard Altar and Rift. Above an altar of black stone in the middle of this 30-foot-high vault floats a 10-foot-tall, dagger-shaped rift of wispy shadow that moans.
Statues. Steps climb
to alcoves in the north, west, and south walls. At the back of each alcove is a wooden statue with coins piled around its base.
Altar and Extradimensional Rift A detect magic spell reveals auras of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Plundering a Hoard Because dragons’ power is linked to treasure, it’s possible to weaken a dragon by plundering the dragon’s lair. By gaining access to a hoard and making off with a significant
treasure, the site is no longer considered a lair. The dragon can’t use lair actions there, and the regional effects surrounding the lair end or fade as if the dragon had died. This suggests an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6) poison damage and be poisoned until the end of its next turn. Regional Effects The region surrounding a
within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a greater area than they normally would. Foraging in this area yields twice the usual amount of food. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Competition for a Hoard Shadowy cults, reclusive scholars, rival adventurers, and mysterious organizations might seek out a dragon’s hoard, either trying to claim it from a dragon or trying to
dragon’s hoard to perform some great ritual. The Hoard Magic table suggests some possibilities. Hoard Magic d6 Magical Motivation
1 Create a permanent protective ward covering a city-state or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
What’s in a Hoard? Great piles of coins are all well and good, but the best treasures are the ones with memories attached. Let me tell you about my collection of pie plates!
-Fizban
The random
treasure tables in the Dungeon Master’s Guide can help you quickly generate a hoard for a dragon of any age. (As suggested in that book, you should roll on the hoard tables at least twice for legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary topaz dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of
A Topaz Dragon’s Lair Topaz dragons dwell where the sea meets the land, favoring sites where the constant action of the waves and tides is slowly reducing the land to gravel. They make their lairs in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
40. Curse of the Golden Skull A golden skull rests on a pedestal in the middle of this small, dusty room.
This cursed human skull plated in gold is the remains of a fool named Yaka — an entertainer
who once amused the royal family of Omu. If any character touches it, the skull levitates into the air and begins to follow that character everywhere. The skull never strays more than a few feet away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
A Lunar Dragon’s Lair The cave complex where a lunar dragon makes its lair contains ample space for food, as well as one or more hidden chambers where the dragon keeps its treasure. Depending on the
to living with the dragon. Regional Effects The region containing an ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects: Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
makes its lair has the following effects on creatures: Brilliant Light. A creature that is within 10 miles of the star or inside it is blinded by its intense light unless the creature has protective gear
A Solar Dragon’s Lair A solar dragon customarily lairs in a star’s radiant core or nests in a gigantic, hollowed-out rock engulfed by the star’s blinding radiance. A star in which a solar dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
A Time Dragon’s Lair John Tedrick An adult time dragon unleashes
its time breath, weakening a
party of adventurers Time dragons often lair in the ruins of ancient civilizations or temples to
dead gods and do their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragon’s insatiable desire for knowledge means it’s likely to have more than one such lair. The challenge rating of an ancient or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
up to 30 feet in any dimension. The dragon can shape the stone to open or close a passage through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 10 feet thick. Regional Effects The region surrounding a
A Sapphire Dragon’s Lair Sapphire dragons make their homes in extensive cave systems. As they grow older, they make increasingly complex renovations to their lairs, using their inherent magic and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks until initiative count 20 on the following round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary moonstone dragon’s lair is altered by
the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Dream Communication. Whenever a creature that can understand a language sleeps or enters a state of trance or reverie within 6 miles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
initiative count 20 on the next round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary crystal dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Clear
A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering crystals scattered about their lairs