Power Word Kill

Power Word Kill is a 9th-level enchantment available to Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.

You utter a word of power that can compel one creature you can see within range to die instantly. If the creature you choose has 100 hit points or fewer, it dies. Otherwise, the spell has no effect.

Mechanics

level:
9
range:
60 feet
ritual:
false
school:
Enchantment
classes:
Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
duration:
Instantaneous
casting time:
1 action
concentration:
false

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Sources

  • 5e Core Rules·OGL-1.0a·© 5e Core Rules. OGL-1.0a. Via Open5e (open5e.com).
Last updated 6/19/2026·Tags: spell, enchantment, bard, sorcerer, warlock, wizard