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Hex 5e spell (2024)

1st-level enchantment (concentration) · new in the 2024 rules (SRD 5.2)

Casting time
Bonus Action
Range
90 feet
Components
V, S, M (the petrified eye of a newt)
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
School
Enchantment
Level
1
Classes
Warlock
Tags
concentration

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 roll. 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 take a Bonus Action on a later turn to curse a new creature.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Your Concentration can last longer with a spell slot of level 2 (up to 4 hours), 3–4 (up to 8 hours), or 5+ (24 hours).

Hex isn’t in the 2014 SRD 5.1; this is its 2024 text from the SRD 5.2.

Classes that can cast Hex

ClassFirst availableSpellcasting ability
Warlock spells1st character levelCharisma

Levels follow the 2024 rules, where paladins and rangers cast from 1st level.

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