Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]
Level: Bard 3, Beguiler 4, Sorcerer 4, Wizard 4
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 30 ft.
Area: Cone-shaped burst
Duration: 1 minute/level
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell Resistance: Yes
An invisible cone of despair causes great sadness in the subjects. Each affected creature takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Crushing despair counters and dispels good hope.
Material Component: A vial of tears.
Source: Player’s Handbook (version 3.5), page 215.