Bestow Curse

Necromancy

Level: Cleric 3, Sorcerer 4, Wizard 4

Components: V, S

Casting Time: 1 standard action

Range: Touch

Target: Creature touched

Duration: Permanent

Saving Throw: Will negates

Spell Resistance: Yes

You place a curse on the subject. Choose one of the following three effects.

–⁠6 decrease to an ability score (minimum 1).
–⁠4 penalty on attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks.
Each turn, the target has a 50% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action.

You may also invent your own curse, but it should be no more powerful than those described above, and the DM has final say on the curse’s effect.

The curse bestowed by this spell cannot be dispelled, but it can be removed with a break enchantment, limited wish, miracle, remove curse, or wish spell.

Bestow curse counters remove curse.

Source: Player’s Handbook (version 3.5), page 203.

Roll20 Macro

Arcane Version

&{template:DnD35StdRoll} {{spellflag=true}} {{name=@{character_name}}} {{subtags=casts [**Bestow Curse**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Bestow_Curse)!}} {{School:=Necromancy}} {{Level:=Cleric 3, Sorcerer 4, Wizard 4}} {{Components:=V, S}} {{Casting Time:=1 standard action}} {{Range:=Touch}} {{Target:=Creature touched}} {{Duration:=Permanent}} {{Saving Throw:=Will negates, DC[[@{spelldc4} +@{sf-necromancy} ]] }} {{Spell Resistance:=Yes}} {{Caster level check:=[[1d20 + @{arcanecasterlevel} [CL] + @{clmod} [CL mod] + @{spellpen} [Spell Penetration] ]]vs. spell resistance.}} {{compcheck=Casting defensively…[[ {1d20 + [[ @{concentration} ]] }>[[15+4-1]] ]] }} {{succeedcheck=Success!}} {{failcheck=Failure! D’oh!}} {{notes=@{character_name} makes a [melee touch attack](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Rules/Combat#Touch_Attacks) on **@{target|token_name}**. If @{subjective} hits and the target fails a DC[[ @{spelldc4} + @{sf-necromancy} ]]&#8203;Will save, that target suffers a **?{Curse effect | –4 to attacks&comma; saves&comma; ability and skill checks, –4 penalty on attack rolls&comma; saves&comma; and ability and skill checks| –6 Strength, –6 decrease to Strength (minimum of 1)| –6 Dexterity, –6 decrease to Dexterity (minimum of 1)| –6 Constitution, –6 decrease to Constitution (minimum of 1)| –6 Intelligence, –6 decrease to Intelligence (minimum of 1)| –6 Wisdom, –6 decrease to Wisdom (minimum of 1)| –6 Charisma, –6 decrease to Charisma (minimum of 1)| 50% chance to do nothing any round, 50% chance to act normally during any round (otherwise taking no action)| Special!, customized curse as allowed by the game master}**. The curse cannot be dispelled, but it can be removed with a [**break enchantment**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Break_Enchantment), [**limited wish**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Limited_Wish), [**miracle**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Miracle), [**remove curse**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Remove_Curse), or [**wish**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Wish) spell.}}

Divine Version

&{template:DnD35StdRoll} {{spellflag=true}} {{name=@{character_name}}} {{subtags=casts [**Bestow Curse**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Bestow_Curse)!}} {{School:=Necromancy}} {{Level:=Cleric 3, Sorcerer 4, Wizard 4}} {{Components:=V, S}} {{Casting Time:=1 standard action}} {{Range:=Touch}} {{Target:=Creature touched}} {{Duration:=Permanent}} {{Saving Throw:=Will negates, DC[[@{spelldc3} +@{sf-necromancy} ]] }} {{Spell Resistance:=Yes}} {{Caster level check:=[[1d20 + @{divinecasterlevel} [CL] + @{clmod} [CL mod] + @{spellpen} [Spell Penetration] ]]vs. spell resistance.}} {{compcheck=Casting defensively…[[ {1d20 + [[ @{concentration} ]] }>[[15+3-1]] ]] }} {{succeedcheck=Success!}} {{failcheck=Failure! D’oh!}} {{notes=@{character_name} makes a [melee touch attack](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Rules/Combat#Touch_Attacks) on **@{target|token_name}**. If @{subjective} hits and the target fails a DC[[@{spelldc3} +@{sf-necromancy} ]]&#8203;Will save, that target suffers a **?{Curse effect | –4 to attacks&comma; saves&comma; ability and skill checks, –4 penalty on attack rolls&comma; saves&comma; and ability and skill checks| –6 Strength, –6 decrease to Strength (minimum of 1)| –6 Dexterity, –6 decrease to Dexterity (minimum of 1)| –6 Constitution, –6 decrease to Constitution (minimum of 1)| –6 Intelligence, –6 decrease to Intelligence (minimum of 1)| –6 Wisdom, –6 decrease to Wisdom (minimum of 1)| –6 Charisma, –6 decrease to Charisma (minimum of 1)| 50% chance to do nothing any round, 50% chance to act normally during any round (otherwise taking no action)| Special!, customized curse as allowed by the game master}**. The curse cannot be dispelled, but it can be removed with a [**break enchantment**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Break_Enchantment), [**limited wish**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Limited_Wish), [**miracle**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Miracle), [**remove curse**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Remove_Curse), or [**wish**](https://kaabbott.synology.me/a35/Spells/PH/Wish) spell.}}