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Spell List
Record Count: 21

Acid Splash View
Bardic Conjuration Level 0
Wizardry Conjuration Level 0
Stregari Conjuring Level 0
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Acid
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1 point (vs. PD), Penetrating (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1) (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blade Ward View
Bardic Universal Level 0
Wizardry Abjuration Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Defense
Description
For one turn you have resistance against bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage dealt by weapon attacks.
Effect
25% Resistant Physical Damage Reduction (15 Active Points), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4); Only versus weapon attacks [No KB, Falling, spells, etc] (-3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Visible (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Dancing Lights View
Bardic Evocation Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Evocation, Images, Light
Description
Creates up to 4 torch sized lights within range or can be combined into one single vaguely man shaped light glow. Spell expires if the lights leave the range.
Effect
Normal Sight Images, Area of Effect Radius: 7m (+1/2) (15 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Limited Effects: Torch or Man shaped (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Daze View
Bardic Enchantment Level 0
Wizardry Enchantment Level 0
Stregari Cursing Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The caster befuddles a target, stalling them for a moment
Effect
Entangle 1d6, 1 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Attacks Limited Group (+1/4) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4), 1/2 DCV Concentration (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Detect Cheating View
Bardic Divination Level 0
Clerical General Level 0
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 15
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Keywords
Divining
Description
The caster becomes mystically aware of cheating occurring within their line of sight for up to a day (unless dispelled or nullified via Anti-Magic).
Effect
Detect Cheating 11- (Sight Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (15 Active Points); Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Ease Your Burden View
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Domain Strength Level 1
Stregari Hexcasting Level 0
Real Cost: 2 Active Points: 10
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
Allows the caster or a recipient to carry twice as much weight as normal without suffering Encumbrance for an entire day (unless dispelled or nullified by Anti-Magic).
Effect
+5 STR, Usable By Other (+1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (10 Active Points); Only To Increase Carrying Capacity (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), No Figured Characteristics (-1/2), Cannot be Stacked (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Enchanted Implement View
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Domain Skill Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 15
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Description
The caster temporarily enchants an implement associated with a craft that grants significant bonuses to the skill of a crafter using that implement. This is an unusual use of Skill levels purchased as a Power; GM permission may be required.
Effect
+7 with PS: Any One "Craft" Professional Skill At A Time, Chosen When Cast, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Usable By Other (+1/4), Expanded Effect (Any One "Craft" Professional Skill At A Time, Chosen When Cast) (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (14 Active Points); OAF (Implement Associated With Craft Enhanced; -1), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Flare View
Bardic Evocation Level 0
Druidic Natural Level 0
Wizardry Evocation Level 0
Stregari Hexcasting Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Light
Effect
Sight Group Flash 3d6 (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Friends View
Bardic Enchantment Level 0
Wizardry Enchantment Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Enchantment, Characteristic, Mental
Description
Gives you an advantage in speaking with single non-hostile target. However, when the spell expires, the target usually realizes that they have been influenced by a spell.
Effect
+15 PRE (15 Active Points); Only versus 1 non hostile creature selected at casting time (-1), Extra Time: Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Gestures (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV throughout (-1/2), Side Effect: Always Occurs after spell expires - Target realizes that they have been affected by the spell. (3d6 Aid to EGO for target, only for realizing that they were affected by spell) (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Ghost Sound View
Bardic Illusion Level 0
Wizardry Illusion Level 0
Stregari Hexcasting Level 0
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 14
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Description
Make a single noise at a specific decibel range for duration of spell.
Effect
Hearing Group Images, 1" radius, +/-3 to PER Roll (14 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mage Hand View
Bardic Universal Level 0
Wizardry Universal Level 0
Stregari Conjuring Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Telekinesis (5 STR), Invisible Power Effects (Fully Invisible; +1) (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Affects Whole Object (-1/4), Limited Range (4" + 1" /15 Points in VPP) (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mage Hand View
Bardic Universal Level 0
Wizardry Universal Level 0
Real Cost: 2 Active Points: 9
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Description
Creates a ghostly hand anywhere withing the range of the spell. Can manipulate up to 10 lbs within 10 meters around the caster. Can move the hand up to 10 meters per phase.
Effect
Telekinesis (6 STR), (9 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Affects Whole Object (-1/4), Limited Range (10m) (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Mending View
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Clerical General Level 0
Druidic Natural Level 0
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Stregari Conjuring Level 0
Real Cost: 2 Active Points: 10
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Minor Transform 0 1/2d6 (Broken Object to Whole Object (Repair Only)), Continuous (+1) (10 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Requires both hands; Complex; -1), Limited Target (Small inanimate Objects) Very Limited (-1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mending View
Clerical General Level 0
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Druidic Natural Level 0
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Stregari Conjuring Level 0
Real Cost: 2 Active Points: 15
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Description
Mends basic items from broken to like new condition. Requires 2 lodestones.
Effect
3d6 Minor Transformation, Standard Effect (9 body), 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time: 1 minute (-1 1/2), No Range (-1/2), Incantations Throughout (-1/2), Gestures Throughout (-1/2), Restrainable (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Message View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Transmutation, Communication, Utility, Mental
Description
After pointing at a target the caster can whisper to the target and the target can whisper back. Those around them cannot overhear the conversation.
Effect
Mind Link: Any one mind (15 Active Points); Limited Range: 40 m (-1/2), 1 Charge of 1 Phase (-2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Open/Close View
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Telekinesis (8 STR), Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Sight Group; +1/4) (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Open or Close items Very Limited Group of Objects (-1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Affects Whole Object (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Range (4" + 1" /15 points in VPP) (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Prestidigitation View
Bardic Universal Level 0
Wizardry Universal Level 0
Stregari Conjuring Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Wish
Description
Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Unlock VPP, May Use VPP As If It Were A Cosmic VPP For 1 Spell Or Spell-Like Effect, Up To 15 Active Points (15 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 3 LTE loss; -2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Read Magic View
Bardic Universal Level 0
Clerical General Level 0
Druidic Natural Level 0
Paladin Investiture Level 0
Ranger Warden Level 0
Wizardry Universal Level 0
Sphere All Level 0
Stregari Divining Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Detect Meaning of Magical Writings 14- (Sight Group), Discriminatory, Increased Arc Of Perception (240 Degrees) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Gradual Effect 1 Minute (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Nonpersistent (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Resistance View
Bardic Abjuration Level 0
Clerical General Level 0
Druidic Natural Level 0
Paladin Investiture Level 0
Wizardry Abjuration Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 14
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Provides some protection against unusual attacks to self or others
Effect
+4 Mental Defense, Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (7 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
plus
PowD (4 points), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (7 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

True Strike View
Bardic Divination Level 0
Real Cost: 2 Active Points: 10
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Divination, Combat Skill, Utility
Description
You pick a single target and point at them whereupon you gain mystical insights into their defenses. This grants you a bonus on your next attack versus that target.
Effect
+1 Overall Combat Skill Level (10 Active Points); Not for DCV (-1), 1 Charge of 1 Extra Phase (-1 1/2), Only versus single target (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time: Delayed Phase (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Vicious Mockery View
Bardic Enchantment Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Enchantment, Mental, Combat Skill, Running, Saving Throw
Description
You send a barrage of insults mixed with mystical energy at a single target. If they can hear you (whether or not they understand), they must make a Wisdom or take mental damage and be impaired for an additional phase.
Effect
[Mock] 1d6 Mental Blast (10 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time: Delayed Phase (-1/4), Concentration: 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Contested Skill Roll: Spellcasting versus Ego save (-1/2)
[Addle] Change Environment: Addled (-1 OCV) (5 Active Points); 1 Charge of 1 Extra Phase (-1 1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time: Delayed Phase (-1/4), Concentration: 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Linked to Mock: Must use both (-3/4), Contested Skill Roll: Spellcasting versus Ego save (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition