You unleash a torrent of cutting words and haunting truths that pierce the psyche of a creature within range. Choose one creature you can see within range. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 4d6 psychic damage and suffers disadvantage on its next attack roll or ability check before the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half damage and suffers no additional effects.
If the target is currently frightened, charmed, or under the effects of a mind-affecting condition, it has disadvantage on the saving throw.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the psychic damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.
Flavor Notes: The verbal component might be a cruel truth, a mocking phrase, or a haunting whisper.
This spell is especially effective in social or psychological encounters and can be used to reflect a caster’s mastery of manipulation or emotional insight.
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