Crushing Despair
(Player's Handbook v.3.5, p. 215)Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]
Level: Bard 3, Celebrant of Sharess 3, Dread Necromancer 3, Jester 3, Wu Jen 4, Beguiler 4, Sha'ir 4, Death Master 4, Wizard 4, Sorcerer 4, Spellthief 4, Initiate of Shar (Feat) 3, Passion (DCS) 4, Passion (ECS) 4, Hades (SpC) 5, Envy 5,
Components: V, S, M,
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 30 ft.
Area: Cone-shaped burst
Duration: 1 min./level
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell Resistance: Yes
An invisible cone of despair causes great sadness in the subjects. Each affected creature takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Crushing despair counters and dispels good hope.
Material Component: A vial of tears.
