Phantasmal Killer
4th-level Illusion
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Phantasmal Killer is a 4th-level illusion spell in D&D 5e (2024). You tap into the nightmares of a creature you can see within range and create an illusion of its deepest fears, visible only to that creature. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and has…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Damage Type
- Psychic
- Classes
- Bard, Wizard
You tap into the nightmares of a creature you can see within range and create an illusion of its deepest fears, visible only to that creature. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls for the duration. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage, and the spell ends. For the duration, the target makes a Wisdom saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a failed save, it takes the Psychic damage again. On a successful save, the spell ends.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 4.
Common questions
What level is Phantasmal Killer?
Phantasmal Killer is a 4th-level illusion spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Phantasmal Killer?
Phantasmal Killer has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 120 feet.
Does Phantasmal Killer require concentration?
Yes. Phantasmal Killer requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.
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