The Dungeons and Dragons game is one that is very tricky and as such needs you to be on top of your game at all times. While playing the game, different classes use what is available to them to deal damages to their enemies. The target is victory. However, not all classes can proficient in martial weapons and in their usage. Sorcerers, Wizards, and Warlocks for example are not very good at martial weapons. Nevertheless, they are good at casting spells.
However, not all spell deals damage just like martial weapons. They merely help the caster to escape such weapons. Furthermore, they need to be very creative to turn a spell into a damage-dealing one. Unfortunately, these spells need spell slots to be cast and most times some spells cannot be conjured on the fly. It takes some sort of time and ingredients before one can pull such spells. This is where cantrips come in handy.
A cantrip is a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot, and without being prepared in advance. Repeated practice has fixed the spell in the caster’s mind and infused the caster with the magic needed to produce the Effect over and over. A cantrip’s Spell Level is 0. Ultimate Chill is one of such cantrips used in the Dungeons and Dragons games.
However, these cantrips are very weak. Probably because their spell level is 0. They are the basic spells. They only require the verbal and somatic components to trigger it. But some cantrips deal greater damage to enemies than others. One of the highest damage-dealing cantrips in the Dungeons and Dragons games is the Ultimate Chill Touch.
What is the Chill Touch?
You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can’t regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to your target.
If you hit an undead target, it also has a disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach the 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
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Chill Touch 5e Statistics
Necromancy Cantrip
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Component: V, S
Duration: 1 round
Saving throw: AC
Damage Type: Necrotic
School: Necromancy
Damage: 1st: 1D12, 5TH: 2D12, 11TH: 3D12, 17TH:4D12
Attributes
Requirements for Chill Touch
First off, you must have this spell in your spell list before you can use it.
This spell requires the verbal component to work. Therefore, you should be able to speak before you can make use of this spell.
The spell also needs a somatic component which requires you to be able to use your hands. If your hands are disabled because of some sort of spell, you may not be able to use this spell without having to undo the spell.
The spell must be cast as an action on your turn.
How to use the Chill Touch
After you must have met the requirements above, you can proceed to use the Chill Touch Spell by following the following procedures
Chill Touch has a range of 120 feet. Therefore, any creature you must choose must be within this range. The Dungeon Master now determines the necessary modifiers for the attack and you roll your attack roll and calculate it alongside the necessary modifiers.
Who can cast the Chill Touch Spell?
The Chill Touch Spell can be done by some Classes, subclasses, and races. The following tables will provide you with those that can use this spell
| Class | Spell attack modifier |
| Sorcerer | Your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier |
| Wizard | Your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier |
| Warlock | Your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier |
Subclasses that can cast the Chill Touch spell
| Subclasses | Originating class | Spell attack modifier |
| Arcana Domain | Cleric | Your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier |
| Arcana Trickster | Rogue | Your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier |
| Death Domain | Cleric | Your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier |
| Eldritch Knight | Fighter | Your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier |
Races that can cast the Chill Touch spell
| Races | Spell attack modifier |
| High Elf | Your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier |
FAQs
How does Chill Touch afect the Undead?
The Undead gains a disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn when Chill Touch is used on them.
What is a Cantrip?
A cantrip is a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot, and without being prepared in advance. Repeated practice has fixed the spell in the caster’s mind and infused the caster with the magic needed to produce the Effect over and over.
Who can use the Chill Touch?
Chill Touch can be used by the classes; Sorcerers, Wizards, and Warlocks. Also, the subclasses Arcana Domain, Arcana Trickster, Death Domain, and Eldritch Knight can also use it. Nevertheless, only the High Elf is the only race that can use this spell.