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Record Count: 31

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

Alarm View
Bardic Abjuration Level 1
Ranger Warden Level 1
Wizardry Abjuration Level 1
Stregari Divining Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 25
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The oft-overlooked spell is a life saver. It lasts a day and when triggered it alerts the caster of unauthorized entry within an area. However, it can only detect things that the caster would normally be able to detect.
Effect
  • Hearing Group and Mental Awareness Images, 1 Continuing Charges lasting 1 Day each (+1/4), Trigger (Unauthorized entity enters Area) (+1/4), Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2) (20 Active Points); Set Effect (Alarm Bell) (-1), Extra Time 1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power (-3/4), No Range (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Linked to Alarm Indicator (-1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
  • Mind Link (With Alarm Spell), 1 Continuing Charges lasting 1 Day each (+0) (5 Active Points); Only to receive mental ping from Alarm spell; 1way (-1), Extra Time 1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power (-3/4), Linked to Alarm Giver (-1/2), Greater Power is Constant or in use most or all of the time (+1/4), Lesser Power can only be used when character uses greater Power at full value (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 1)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Animal Friendship View
Ranger Enchantment Level 1
Bardic Enchantment Level 1
Druidic Enchantment Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Enchantment, Skill, Animal, Utility
Description
Shows one animal that you mean no harm. For 24 hours if you and you companions do not harm the animal the animal will not be aggressive to you. Requires a small morsel of food to cast.
Effect
Animal Handler: All categories, +8 with PRE roll (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 day (-0), Only used to convey lack of emnity (-2), Incantations (1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Ends if aggressive to target (-1/2), Single target only (-1/2), Extra Time: Full Phase, Delayed Phase (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Arrest View
Bardic Abjuration Level 1
Wizardry Abjuration Level 1
Stregari Bewitching Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Description
The caster prevents the movement of someone or something for up to 20 minutes. Strong people and fast moving objects can overcome this effect.
Effect
Telekinesis (20 STR) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Limited Range (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Affects Whole Object (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bane [Arcane] View
Bardic Enchantment Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 29
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Enchantment, Combat Skill, Saving Throw, Attack
Description
Make attack rolls against up to 3 targets in a narrowed field of vision. Each must make a Presence saving throw or suffer a penalty to attacks and all saving throws for a minute. Requires a drop of blood to cast.
Effect
Change Environment: Bane Field (-1 OCV, -1 to STR, DEX, CON, INT, EGO, PRE), Area of Effect Thin Cone: 8m, Selective (+1/4) (29 Active Points); 1 Charge Lasting 1 Minute (-1), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time: Delayed Phase (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Characteristics only impact Savings Throws (-1), Only up to 3 targets (-1/2), Contested Skill Roll: Spellcasting versus Presence save (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Cause Fear View
Bardic Necromancy Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Wizardry Necromancy Level 1
Domain Death Level 1
Domain Terror Level 1
Sphere Charm Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+30 PRE (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Chameleon Blend View
Bardic Transmutation Level 1
Wizardry Transmutation Level 1
Domain Animal Level 1
Sphere Animal Level 2
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 20
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Investing
Description
The casters skin and clothes mystically change colors to blend with their surroundings.
Effect
Invisibility to Sight Group (20 Active Points); Chameleon (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Charm Person View
Bardic Enchantment Level 1
Wizardry Enchantment Level 1
Domain Voice Level 1
Stregari Bewitching Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Sonic, Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The caster becomes very charming and friendly from the perspective of one target.
Effect
+30 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Week (+0) (30 Active Points); Only to be Friendly (-1), Only vs 1 Person (-1), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Requires A PRE vs PRE Roll to take effect (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Charm Person View
Bardic Enchantment Level 1
Wizardry Enchantment Level 1
Druidic Enchantment Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 30
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Enchantment, Humanoid, Mental, Attack
Description
Attempts to cause a humanoid to see you as a friendly acquaintance. Effects last an hour if successful. Requires an Ego +10 roll to achieve, +20 if target is in combat. Expires if caster or companions cause harm.
Effect
6d6 Mind Control (30 Active Points); Limited Range: 15m (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time: Full Phase (-1/2), Only to convince you are a friendly acquaintance (-1), 1 Charge (-2), Time Limit: 1 Hour (-3/4), Humanoids only (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Cure Light Wounds View
Bardic Conjuration Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Healing
Effect
Healing 2d6, Ranged (+1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Dancing Lights View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 17
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Description
4 Dancing lights, no more than 10 feet apart. Can be made to move 15" in any direction by Concentrating for a Phase
Effect
Sight Group Images, Increases Size (2" radius) (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2) (17 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Darkness View
Bardic Evocation Level 2
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Evocation Level 2
Domain Darkness Level 1
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Darkness
Effect
Darkness to Sight Group 2" radius, Personal Immunity (+1/4), Mobile (+1) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Detect Magic View
Bardic Universal Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Druidic Natural Level 1
Paladin Investiture Level 1
Wizardry Universal Level 1
Sphere Divination Level 2
Stregari Divining Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 20
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Mystic Awareness, +3 to PER Roll, Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (240 Degrees), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (20 Active Points); Concentration 0 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gradual Effect 1 Turn (Post-Segment 12) (-1/4), Nonpersistent (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Detect Secret Doors View
Bardic Divination Level 1
Wizardry Divination Level 1
Domain Knowledge Level 1
Sphere Divination Level 2
Stregari Divining Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Detect Secret Doors 23- (no Sense Group), Discriminatory, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Rapid (x10): x10, Sense (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Erase View
Bardic Transmutation Level 1
Wizardry Transmutation Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Cosmetic Transform 1 1/2d6 (Object to Object w/o Markings), Improved Target Group (Any Form Of Marking/Writing) (+1/4), Continuous (+1), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Sight Group, Hearing Group; +1 1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), No Range (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Expeditious Retreat View
Bardic Transmutation Level 1
Wizardry Transmutation Level 1
Domain Travel Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 25
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Standard Effect: +4" Run
Effect
Aid Running 2 1/2d6 (25 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Feather Fall View
Bardic Transmutation Level 1
Wizardry Transmutation Level 1
Stregari Conjuring Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Gliding 10", 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Ranged (+1/2), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (30 Active Points); Only To Slow Fall To Harmless Descent (-1), Coasting (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, May Take No Other Actions, Only to Activate; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), No Noncombat Movement (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Grease View
Bardic Conjuration Level 1
Wizardry Conjuration Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 29
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Creation
Effect
Change Environment 2" radius, -1 : DCV, -1 : OCV, -1 DEX and DEX Based Skill Rolls, -1" of Run, Multiple Combat Effects (29 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs DEX Roll; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hypnotism View
Bardic Enchantment Level 1
Wizardry Enchantment Level 1
Sphere Charm Level 2
Stregari Bewitching Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
Lull target for a Turn into a stupor
Effect
+30 PRE (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to make others hesitate (-1), Incantations, Requires Incantations throughout (-1/2), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), 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)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Identify View
Bardic Divination Level 1
Wizardry Divination Level 1
Domain Magic Level 2
Stregari Divining Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Detect Information About Magic Items 26- (Sight Group), Discriminatory, Analyze (30 Active Points); Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (0 DCV; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Gradual Effect (1 Minute; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mage Armor View
Bardic Evocation Level 1
Wizardry Evocation Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Force
Description
Evokes a suit of Force Armor that protects caster without restricting his movements or spellcasting.
Effect
Armor (5 PD/5 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Hardened (x2; +1/2), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points) (x2 Active Points; +1/2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), OIF (Focus (Piece of Cured Leather); -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Magic Weapon View
Bardic Transmutation Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Paladin Investiture Level 1
Wizardry Transmutation Level 1
Domain War Level 1
Stregari Conjuring Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 25
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Investing
Description
Caster imbues target weapon with +1 Damage Class for up to 1 Minute. Standard Effect: + 1 DC
Effect
Aid Killing Attacks 2d6 (standard effect: 6 points), One Power At A Time (+1/4) (25 Active Points); 1 Continuous Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Blades Only (-1), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), OIF (Target Weapon Of Opportunity, -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Nystuls Aura Suppression View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight Group and Detect Magic Images, 1" radius, +/-1 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Month (+3/4) (28 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Set Effect (-3/4), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Only to hide an items magical aura (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Protection from [Alignment] View
Bardic Abjuration Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Paladin Investiture Level 1
Ranger Warden Level 1
Wizardry Abjuration Level 1
Domain Chaos Level 1
Domain Evil Level 1
Domain Good Level 1
Domain Law Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Alignment, Protective
Effect
Force Field (4 PD/4 ED/5 Mental Defense/4 Power Defense), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (30 Active Points); Only vs [Alignment] Power loses about half of its effectiveness (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Rarys Telepathic Bond View
Bardic Universal Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Wizardry Universal Level 1
Stregari Divining Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Mind Link, Specific Group of Minds, Any distance, No LOS Needed, Number of Minds (x2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Nonpersistent (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Silence View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 22
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Darkness to Hearing Group 3" radius, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (22 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Nonselective Target (-1/4), Requires A Faith Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Silent Image View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
Sight Group Images, +/-1 to PER Roll, +/-1 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (28 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Silent Sound View
Bardic Evocation Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 29
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Books of Eldritch Might
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The caster utters a sound that cannot be heard and a wave of inaudible energy streaks forth to strike a target.
Effect
Energy Blast 4 1/2d6 (vs. ED), Invisible to Hearing Group (+1/4) (29 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Beam (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Summon Monster I View
Bardic Conjuration Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Wizardry Conjuration Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Summoning
Effect
Summon 75-point Fantasy Creature, Expanded Class of Beings Very Limited Group (+1/4), Amicable Devoted (+3/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Unseen Servant View
Bardic Conjuration Level 1
Wizardry Conjuration Level 1
Stregari Binding Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Creation
Effect
Summon 75-point Unseen Servant, Amicable Slavishly Devoted (+1) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (5 Minutes, -2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition