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Spell List
Record Count: 23

Bless Weapon View
Paladin Investiture Level 0
Sphere Combat Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 14
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Deadly Blow: +2d6 (With Deities Weapon of Choice Only) (14 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Call Weapon View
Paladin Investiture Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 2
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Teleportation 7", UAA (+1) (28 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only To Call Own Weapon To Hand (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cry Havoc View
Paladin Investiture Level 2
Domain War Level 1
Domain Voice Level 2
Sphere Combat Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 41
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Sonic
Effect
Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. PD), Double Knockback (+3/4), Area Of Effect Cone: 6" (+1) (41 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), CON Roll at -1 Negates (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Guidance View
Paladin Investiture Level 1
Domain Vengeance Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Effect
Find Weakness 13- with Related Group of Attacks (Attacks w/ Deities Weapon Of Choice) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only To Activate; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Magic Missile View
Ranger Warden Level 2
Domain War Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 45
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Investing
Description
The caster mystically launches three small projectiles at a time for up to a Turn, accurately striking up to three people in contiguous hexes at once. At the GM's option, the caster can "layer" their three hexes onto one hex and strike the same person up to three times with three separate to hit rolls.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. PD), Penetrating (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Area of Effect Any: 3" Accurate up to 1 person per hex (+1) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), OIF (Small Projectiles Of Opportunity (Darts, Daggers, Bolts, Arrows, etc); -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Magic Stone View
Clerical General Level 1
Domain Earth Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 2
Sphere Elemental Level 2
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Earth
Effect
Energy Blast 4d6 (vs. PD), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Resistance View
Clerical General Level 1
Paladin Investiture Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 2
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Investing
Effect
+1 Overall (10 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
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+15 STR (15 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 3)
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Armor (2 PD/1 ED) (5 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 1)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shield View
Clerical General Level 1
Domain Luck Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 2
Sphere Protection Level 2
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
+6 with DCV (30 Active Points); Only vs Ranged Attacks (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shillelagh View
Druidic Natural Level 1
Sphere Combat Level 2
Sphere Plant Level 2
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Grants +1 DC to wooden Normal Damage weapons (Stick, Club, Baton).
Effect
Aid HA 2d6 (standard effect: 6 points), Ranged (+1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Wooden Weapons Only (Clubs, Batons, Etc; -1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Rending View
Wizardry Evocation Level 2
Domain Destruction Level 2
Sphere Combat Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Force
Description
This spell directs harmful physical energies at a single target equivalent to being torn at by something with great strength.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 3d6 (vs. PD) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sound Burst View
Clerical General Level 2
Sphere Combat Level 3
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Sonic
Effect
Hearing Group Flash 1d6, Personal Immunity (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 2" (+1 1/4) (7 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Ranged Killing Attack; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4) (Real Cost: 1)
plus
Ranged Killing Attack 1/2d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Personal Immunity (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 3" (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (37 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 7)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Spiritual Weapon View
Clerical General Level 2
Domain War Level 2
Sphere Combat Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Summoning
Description
Caster creates a flying weapon (typically in the form of their deity's preferred weapon) that strikes at foes semi-independently for up to a minute. It can also affect ethereal targets.
Effect
Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. ED), Variable Target (+1/4), Affects Desolid One Special Effect of Desolidification (Ethereal) (+1/4), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Accuracy View
Paladin Investiture Level 3
Sphere Combat Level 4
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Find Weakness 19- with Related Group of Attacks (Attacks w/ Deities Weapon Of Choice) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only To Activate; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Holy Weapon View
Paladin Investiture Level 3
Sphere Combat Level 4
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Deadly Blow: +15d6 (With Deities Weapon of Choice and vs "Evil"/Unholy only) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Side Effect occurs after Spell Duration Ends; Caster suffers 12 LTE Loss; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Power View
Clerical General Level 4
Domain War Level 4
Sphere Combat Level 5
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Investing
Description
A powerful spell that invests the caster with mystical power, making them stronger, tougher, and more competent for up to a Minute (unless dispelled or nullified by Anti-Magic).
Effect
  • +4 Overall (40 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
  • +20 STR (20 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
  • Armor (5 PD/5 ED) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 3)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Freedom of Movement View
Clerical General Level 4
Druidic Natural Level 4
Domain Luck Level 4
Domain Liberation Level 4
Sphere Combat Level 5
Sphere Protection Level 5
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Only allows subject to ignore Entangles, Grabs, and other impediments. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Desolidification (affected by All Physical Attacks), UBO (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (70 Active Points); Does Not Protect Against Damage (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 7 LTE loss; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Shillelagh View
Druidic Natural Level 4
Sphere Combat Level 5
Sphere Plant Level 5
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
Grants +3 DC to wooden Normal Damage weapons (Stick, Club, Baton).
Effect
Aid HA 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points), Ranged (+1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Wooden Weapons Only (Clubs, Batons, Etc; -1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Protection from Axes View
Wizardry Abjuration Level 4
Sphere Combat Level 5
Sphere Protection Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Protective
Effect
FF (23 PD), Hardened (+1/4), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (75 Active Points); Only vs Picks & Axes (-2), Extra Time Extra Segment, Only to Activate (Delayed Phase; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charges lasting 1 Hour each (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Protection from Hammers View
Wizardry Abjuration Level 4
Sphere Combat Level 5
Sphere Protection Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
FF (23 PD), Hardened (+1/4), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (75 Active Points); Only vs Hammers & Maces (-2), Extra Time Extra Segment, Only to Activate (Delayed Phase; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charges lasting 1 Hour each (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Protection from Swords View
Wizardry Abjuration Level 4
Sphere Combat Level 5
Sphere Protection Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Protective
Effect
FF (23 PD), Hardened (+1/4), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (75 Active Points); Only vs Swords (-2), Extra Time Extra Segment, Only to Activate (Delayed Phase; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charges lasting 1 Hour each (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Flame Strike View
Clerical General Level 5
Druidic Natural Level 5
Domain War Level 5
Sphere Combat Level 6
Sphere Elemental Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Fire
Description
A popular damage causing spell for most Divine casters. NOTE: Indirect is used here to turn the AoE: Cone perpendicular to the ground so that the wide part is on the ground, and the narrow point of origin is in the sky overhead.
Effect
Energy Blast 8d6 (vs. ED), Indirect (Same origin, always fired away from attacker; From Sky 11" Above Ground, So That The Wide Part Of The Cone Rests Upon The Ground; +1/4), Area of Effect Cone: 11" (+1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Inflict Light Wounds View
Clerical General Level 5
Domain Destruction Level 5
Sphere Combat Level 6
Sphere Necromantic Level 6
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Harm
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 3d6 (vs. ED), Area of Effect Radius: 10", Nonselective (+1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), No Range (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Righteous Might View
Clerical General Level 5
Domain Strength Level 5
Sphere Combat Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Investing, Transmogrify
Description
The caster is invested with holy might, and swells up to godlike size, strength, and competency for a full minute (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic). Their personal accouterments grow and return to normal size with them (but are functionally unaltered).
Effect
1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, Only To Activate; -1/2), OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
  • +3 Overall (30 Active Points) (Real Cost: 8)
  • +20 STR (20 Active Points) (Real Cost: 5)
  • Armor (5 PD/5 ED) (15 Active Points) (Real Cost: 4)
  • Growth (+15 STR, +3 BODY, +3 STUN, -3" KB, 798 kg, -2 DCV, +2 PER Rolls to perceive character, 4 m tall, 2 m wide) (15 Active Points) (Real Cost: 4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition