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Spell List
Record Count: 23

Last Look View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Domain Death Level 1
Sphere Divination Level 3
Sphere Necromantic Level 3
Stregari Divining Level 2
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 40
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Divining
Description
The caster touches a corpse and is able to see the last 5 minutes of their life culminating in their death. If the death is a violent one, the caster suffers some pain (3d6 STUN, no defenses).
Effect
Retrocognitive Clairsentience (Sight Group) (40 Active Points); Precognition/Retrocognition Only (-1), Custom Modifier (only to view last 5 minutes of targets life; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; Character is totally unaware of nearby events; -3/4), No Range (-1/2), Side Effects (Side Effect always occurs whenever the character does some specific act; Caster takes 3D6 Stun If Target's Death Was Violent; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Undead Hedge View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Domain Undeath Level 1
Sphere Necromantic Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 42
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Death, Protective
Description
Creates a shield against the Undead.
Effect
Force Wall (12 PD/0 ED; 3" long and 1" tall), Hardened (+1/4) (42 Active Points); Only vs Undead (-1), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Grim Repose View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Sphere Necromantic Level 3
Stregari Bewitching Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Effect
Minor Transform 4 1/2d6 (Corpse To Preserved Corpse, Raise Dead, Resurection Effects, Anti Magic) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Fear View
Bardic Necromancy Level 2
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Domain Terror Level 2
Sphere Charm Level 3
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+45 PRE (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Infection View
Clerical General Level 2
Druidic Natural Level 2
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Domain Destruction Level 3
Domain Decay Level 3
Stregari Cursing Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Curse, Death
Description
Using this spell the caster can "infect" a person with a disease of their choice; repeated applications of Transform on multiple Phases will typically be needed to accomplish this task.
Effect
Minor Transform 2d6 (Person into Same Person with Disease of Choice, Healing Magic, Remove Disease), Improved Target Group (Any Disease; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Animate Dead View
Clerical General Level 5
Wizardry Necromancy Level 5
Domain Death Level 3
Sphere Necromantic Level 6
Stregari Binding Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Evil
Effect
Summon 8 150-point Skeletons, Slavishly Devoted (+1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (Corpses must be available) (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

As the Dead View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 50
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Death, Negative, Protective, Transmogrify
Description
A necromancer of sinister mien and questionable morals, Bonechare was nevertheless a prolific innovator of dark magics both before and after becoming a liche.

This spell imbues the caster with the same dark magics that empower most Undead, which grants them immunities to things that would normally be hazardous to mortal flesh and removes the need to eat, sleep, or breathe. The caster detects as an Undead for the duration (for better or ill). The effect lasts for 1 day unless dispelled.
Effect
LS (Eating: Character does not eat; Immunity: All terrestrial poisons and chemical warfare agents; Immunity: All terrestrial diseases and biowarfare agents; Longevity: Immortal; Safe in High Pressure; Safe in High Radiation; Safe in Intense Cold; Safe in Intense Heat; Safe in Low Pressure/Vacuum; Self-Contained Breathing; Sleeping: Character does not sleep), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (50 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Detect as Undead; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bone Helm View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Fear, Death, Divining, Adornment, Protective, Transmogrify
Description
A necromancer of sinister mien and questionable morals, Bonechare was nevertheless a prolific innovator of dark magics both before and after becoming a liche.

This spell mystically enhances and transforms a skull into a sturdy and magically empowered helmet that grants its wearer several significant benefits. Assuming it isn't destroyed or dispelled, the skull's magic lasts for a full a week.
Effect
To Create: Extra Time (5 Minutes, Character May Take No Other Actions, -2 1/4), OIF Expendable (Skull; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

All Effects Of Helm: 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Week (+0); OIF Durable (Bone Helm; -1/2)
  • +10 PRE (10 Active Points, Real Cost: 2)
  • +10 Mental Defense (10 Active Points); vs Undead Only (-2) (Real Cost: 1)
  • Detect Undead 12- (no Sense Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (240 Degrees), Range, Sense, Targeting, Telescopic (+2 versus Range Modifier), Tracking (40 Active, Real Cost: 9)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Dark Touch of Life Manipulation View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Negative
Effect
Drain STR, DEX, CON, COM 3d6, Four Powers Simultaneously (+1) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Gentle Repose View
Clerical General Level 3
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Minor Transform 2d6 (Corpse into Non-decaying Corpse), Partial Transform (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Target (Corpses) Slightly Limited (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Halt Undead View
Clerical General Level 3
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Stregari Binding Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks All Attacks (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, SFX Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only vs Undead (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Undead Hedge View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 4
Domain Undeath Level 3
Sphere Necromantic Level 5
Stregari Binding Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 74
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Death, Protective
Description
Creates a shield against the Undead.
Effect
Force Wall (14 PD/8 ED; 3" long and 1" tall), Hardened (+1/4) (74 Active Points); Only vs Undead (-1), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mark of the Dead View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 59
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Books of Eldritch Might
Keywords
Negative
Description
The caster creates a eerily glowing mystic mark upon themselves or another which grants comprehensive mystical protection from harm by imbuing the bearer with necromantic energies. The bearer of the mark is susceptible to being Turned (but not destroyed) as an Undead while the effect is active. This spell can only be learned by one well versed in the Necromantic arts.
Effect
Force Field (8 PD/8 ED/8 Mental Defense/8 Power Defense) (Character Must Have KS: Necromancy Skill Roll of 13- to Learn Spell, LS: Extended Breathing (1 END per 1 Minute)), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (59 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Can Be turned As Undead when this spell is active; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Visible (Glowing Tattoo; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Nivlik's Insidious Negative Energy Probe View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Negative
Effect
Find Weakness 19- with Necromancy Spells (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Obshurvan's Undead Suborning View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
Causes Undead to pull their attacks without realizing it; any damage rebuffed appears to be inflicted (IPE: Hide Effects of Power).
Effect
FF (5 PD/5 Mental Defense/5 Power Defense), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (60 Active Points); vs Undead Only (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Overwhelming Dread View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Domain Terror Level 3
Stregari Cursing Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Fear, Negative
Effect
Ego Attack 6d6 (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Normal Range (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Regeneration View
Clerical General Level 3
Druidic Natural Level 3
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Healing (Regeneration) 1 BODY, Resurrection, Persistent (+1/2), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Regeneration-Only) 1 Turn (Post-Segment 12) (-1 1/4), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Self Only (-1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sap Strength View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 57
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Drain Strength 2d6 (20 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Linked (Chill; -1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
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Ranged Killing Attack 2d6 (vs. ED), Required Hands One-Handed (+0), +1 STUN Multiplier (+1/4) (37 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4), Linked (Sap; -1/4) (Real Cost: 7)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Undead Attraction View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Domain Death Level 3
Sphere Necromantic Level 4
Stregari Binding Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 60
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Death
Description
This spell allows the caster to cause any lesser Undead in the vicinity to focus their attentions upon a target that is also in the vicinity. The caster does not have direct control over the Undead, but as long as their target is alive and in the area the affected Undead will focus their attentions on that target and not attack the caster unless the caster attacks them first. NOTE: This is an unusual use of Summon; GM permission may be required.
Effect
Summon 150-point Undead, Expanded Class of Beings Lesser Undead (+1/4), Devoted (+3/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only To Cause Undead Already In The Area To Fixate On (And Likely Attack) Someone Also In The Area (-1), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Undead Slayer View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Find Weakness 17- with All Attacks (60 Active Points); vs Undead Only (-2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Vampiric Aura View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Self Only (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), 1/2 DCV Concentration (-1/4)
  • Drain BODY 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Damage Shield (Offensive; +3/4), Continuous (+1) (30 Active Points); Linked (Vampiric Healing II; -1/2) (Real Cost: 8)
  • Healing BODY 1d6, Can Heal Limbs, Heal Amount Rolled on Drain (+0), Continuous (+1) (30 Active Points); Linked (Vampiric Healing I, -1/4) (Real Cost: 8)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Vampiric Touch View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 55
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Drain BODY 2 1/2d6 (25 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Vampiric Healing II; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
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Healing BODY 2 1/2d6, Can Heal Limbs, Heal Amount Rolled on Drain (+0) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Self Only (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Linked (Vampiric Healing I; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 6)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Weakness View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
Standard Effect: -9 STR
Effect
Drain Strength 3d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (5 Points per 5 Minutes; +1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Beam (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition