Poison Needles
(Complete Arcane, p. 117)Transmutation
Level: Wu Jen 4 (Metal),
Components: V, S, M,
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: One creature
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: None and Fortitude negates; see text
Spell Resistance: Yes
A needle flicked from your fingers multiplies into a hail of needles that drip poison, striking a single target. If you hit with a normal ranged attack, the target takes 1d4 points of damage per caster level (maximum 5d4) and experiences an effect of your choice from the following.
- The target takes 1d8 points of Constitution damage immediately and another 1d8 points of Constitution damage 1 minute later. Each instance of damage can be negated with a separate Fortitude save.
- The target is paralyzed for 2d6 minutes. A successful Fortitude save negates the effect.
- The target takes 1d10 points of Dexterity damage immediately and another 1d10 points of Dexterity damage 1 minute later. Each instance of damage can be negated with a separate Fortitude save.
Material Component: A long metal needle.
