![]() ![]() You don’t have to recase Hex immediately after the target falls to 0 hit points. ![]() From the Player’s Handbook: “if the attack involves other damage dice…your roll those dice twice as well” (PHB 196). This is because scoring a critical hit on an attack roll doubles all damage rolls of the attack. If you land a critical hit, you roll 2d6 for Hex’s damage. It’s not a spell attack and it doesn’t have a sving throw. It only ability checks, which still matters for things like grapples. Hex’s disadvantage does not apply to attack rolls or saving throws. As the spell description clearly reads, “choose one ability when you cast the spell.” When cursing a new creature, you’re not recasting the spell, only continuing its effects through sustained concentration. When transferring Hex from a killed target, you cannot change which ability is affected by the curse. You cannot, however, cast another non-cantrip spell on the same turn (PHB 202). Because Hex’s casting time is a bonus action, you’re free to take all other actions on your turn, including attacking and casting a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action. You can attack or use a cantrip on the same turn as casting Hex. The rules for Hex in DnD 5e are as follows: While Hex can be removed by Remove Curse, it’s unlikely you’ll face many foes who have this spell. Note that while this does not apply to the target’s combat capabilities directly, it can make it easier to fool with illusions, grapple, or sneak by enemies.Īt higher levels, Hex lasts for longer periods. When the target drops to 0 hit points, you can use a bonus on your next action to curse a new creature within range.Īdditionally, you can choose one ability to negatively affect - the target has a disadvantage on ability checks using that ability until Hex ends. Hex instantly curses the target for a bonus action, causing your attacks to deal an additional 1d6 necrotic damage to it for 1+ hour as long as you maintain concentration. The only downside is you’ll need a long rest before casting Hex again with this feature. Hex is a Warlock-exclusive spell, although picking up a feature like Magic Initiate can allow for any class to pick it up. ![]() The following classes have Hex on their spell list: Let’s unravel the mysteries behind this bit of dark magic, as well as look at a few ways to make the most of Hex in your next DnD session. Hexing your enemies is about as old school as it gets in terms of magic.
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