Dissonant Whispers

Dissonant Whispers is a 1st-level enchantment spell that bards can learn. This spell is only in SRD 5.2.1 (2024).

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Dissonant Whispers

Level
1
School
enchantment
Casting
an action
Range
60 feet
Components
V
Targets
one creature
Damage
3d6 psychic, a Wisdom save for half
Cast higher
1d6 more for every level above 1
Classes
Bard

One creature of your choice that you can see within range hears a discordant melody in its mind. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 3d6 Psychic damage and must immediately use its Reaction, if available, to move as far away from you as it can, using the safest route. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.

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