# Bestow Curse > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 3rd | > | **School** | [[Necromancy]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | Touch | > | **Components** | V, S | > | **Duration** | Concentration, up to 1 minute | > | **Classes** | Bard, Cleric, Wizard | --- ## Description You touch a creature, and that creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration of the spell. When you cast this spell, choose the nature of the curse from the following options: - Choose one ability score. While cursed, the target has **disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws** made with that ability score. - While cursed, the target has **disadvantage on attack rolls** against you. - While cursed, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw at the start of each of its turns. If it fails, it **wastes its action** that turn doing nothing. - While the target is cursed, your attacks and spells deal an extra **1d8 necrotic damage** to the target. A *Remove Curse* spell ends this effect. At the DM's option, you may choose an alternative curse effect, but it should be no more powerful than those described above. --- ## At Higher Levels If you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the duration is **concentration, up to 10 minutes**. If you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the duration is **8 hours**. If you use a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the duration is **24 hours**. If you use a 9th level spell slot, the spell lasts until it is dispelled. Using a spell slot of 5th level or higher grants a duration that doesn't require concentration.