Finger of Death
7th-level Necromancy
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Finger of Death is a 7th-level necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024). You unleash negative energy toward a creature you can see within range. The target makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 7d8 + 30 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Humanoid killed by this spell rises at…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Necrotic
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
You unleash negative energy toward a creature you can see within range. The target makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 7d8 + 30 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a Zombie (see "Monsters") that follows your verbal orders.
Common questions
What level is Finger of Death?
Finger of Death is a 7th-level necromancy spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Finger of Death?
Finger of Death has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 60 feet.
Does Finger of Death require concentration?
No. Finger of Death does not require concentration.