# Circle of Death > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 6th | > | **School** | [[Necromancy]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | 150 feet | > | **Components** | V, S, M *(the powder of a crushed black pearl worth at least 500 gp)* | > | **Duration** | Instantaneous | > | **Classes** | Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard | --- ## Description A sphere of negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot-radius sphere from a point within range. Each creature in that area must make a Constitution saving throw. A target takes **8d6 necrotic damage** on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases by **2d6** for each slot level above 6th.