# Hex > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 1st | > | **School** | [[Enchantment]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Bonus Action | > | **Range** | 90 feet | > | **Components** | V, S, M *(the petrified eye of a newt)* | > | **Duration** | Concentration, up to 1 hour | > | **Classes** | Warlock | --- ## Description You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra **1d6 necrotic damage** to the target whenever you hit it with an attack. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has **disadvantage on ability checks** made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn to curse a new creature. A *Remove Curse* cast on the target ends this spell early. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, you can maintain concentration for up to **8 hours**. When you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can maintain concentration for up to **24 hours**.