# Circle of Death *6th-level, Necromancy* - **Casting time:** 1 Action - **Range:** 150 feet - **Components:** V, S, M (the powder of a crushed black pearl worth 500+ GP) - **Duration:** Instantaneous Negative energy ripples out in a 60-foot-radius Sphere from a point you choose within range. Each creature in that area makes a Constitution saving throw, taking `8d8` Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. **Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** The damage increases by `2d8` for each spell slot level above 6. **Classes**: [Sorcerer](3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Bard](3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Warlock](3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-warlock.md); [Wizard](3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-wizard.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 250. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*