Holly Dart

Level 7 priest spell · Alteration, Invocation/Evocation

Hurls a holly sprig that kills the creature it strikes; save at -6 leaves 2d8+1 damage instead.

Situation: Attack

Useful — worth a slot when its situation comes up.

Among 7th level's best: fourth in Neutralize. Powerful: ends a fight.

Sphere
Plant
Range
60 yds.
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
8
Duration
Instantaneous
Area of effect
1 creature
Saving throw
Special

This spell transforms a sprig of holly into a deadly missile, which must be hurled immediately at a living creature. A creature not warded by a protective magical item (ring, bracers, armor, and so on) is automatically struck; otherwise, the caster must make an attack roll at a +6 bonus. The creature struck must save vs. death at a -6 penalty or be killed instantly. If the saving throw is successful, the subject takes 2d8+1 points of damage instead.

The material component is a sprig of holly.

Notes: Very rare druid spell. (Updated from Polyhedron Newszine.)

Sources

  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 2
This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki