Bane

1st level Enchantment
Casting Time
1 Action
Range
30 Feet
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Components
V
S
M
Materials Required
A drop of blood
Class
Bard
Cleric

Spell Description

Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make Charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.

Is Bane Good?

Overall Rating: Green. This means that bane is a good spell.

Overall Notes: A simple and effective low-level debuff. If you have access to it, bless is strictly better because it doesn't require a CHA saving throw.

Class Specific Ratings for Bane

The Undead warlock: A simple and effective low-level debuff. Scales well with warlock spell slots.